Background for constructs

constructs

/kənˈstrʌkts/ /ˈkɑnstrʌkts/

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noun

Something constructed from parts.

Examples :

"Loops and conditional statements are constructs in computer programming."

structure building architecture thing

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noun

A concept or model.

Examples :

"Sociologists study social constructs like race and gender to understand their impact on society. "

theory mind philosophy science structure abstract

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noun

(genetics) A segment of nucleic acid, created artificially, for transplantation into a target cell or tissue.

Examples :

"The scientist inserted several DNA constructs into the cells to study gene expression. "

biology biochemistry

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verb

To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

Examples :

"We constructed the radio from spares."

building architecture structure industry technical work process

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verb

To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.

Examples :

"A sentence may be constructed with a subject, verb and object."

language writing grammar structure communication

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verb

To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques.

Examples :

"Construct a circle that touches each vertex of the given triangle."