construct

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to create an argument, a sentence, or a theory by organizing your thoughts.

v. to formulate or compose an abstract entity, such as a logical argument or a grammatical sentence, by arranging constituent parts.

日本語:構築する※

“You need to construct a clear argument for your essay.”

“The philosopher spent years attempting to construct a coherent ethical framework that could be applied to modern technological dilemmas.”

C1 · Advanced Mathematics Technical

v. to draw a geometric shape accurately using tools like a ruler.

v. to draw a geometric figure according to precise specifications using mathematical instruments.

“The teacher showed us how to construct a perfect hexagon using a compass.”

“Students were required to construct a series of intersecting arcs to determine the exact centre of the irregular polygon.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic

n. an idea or theory that is created by people rather than being a physical fact.

n. a complex idea or mental model formed from a number of simpler elements. Often used to describe social or psychological theories.

Español:constructo

“Many researchers believe that gender is a social construct rather than just a biological one.”

“The study examines the psychological construct of 'grit' and its impact on long-term academic achievement in urban schools.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a piece of genetic material made in a lab to be put into a cell.

n. an artificially created segment of nucleic acid designed for transplantation into a target cell or tissue.

“The scientists inserted the DNA construct into the bacteria to see if it would glow.”

“The researchers developed a novel genetic construct to enhance the expression of specific proteins within the transgenic plant species.”