constructed
/kənˈstɹʌktəd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Artificial; man-made.
Adjective
Examples
Durham County uses both approaches, preserving rural open space as well as cleaning parking lot runoff. Constructed wetlands that include trees can serve many purposes: purify drinking water by filtering stormwater, cool the city,[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “constructed” mean?
Artificial; man-made.
Is “constructed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.