What does "constructed" mean?

1. (built or created) built or put together something large, like a building, bridge, or a complex idea. 2. (artificial or man-made) made by people rather than happening naturally.

How do you use "constructed"?

Often used in technical or academic contexts to describe systems like languages or environments.

constructed

v. · adj.

US //kənˈstɹəktəd// UK //kənstɹˈʌktɪd// con·struct·ed

1 built or created (v.)
B1 Intermediate

built or put together something large, like a building, bridge, or a complex idea.

the past tense or past participle of 'construct', referring to the assembly of physical structures or the systematic development of theories.

Example

The new bridge was constructed in less than a year to help traffic flow.

Example

The legal team constructed a compelling argument based on evidence that had been overlooked during the initial investigation.
- demolished
- destroyed
2 artificial or man-made (adj.)
C1 Advanced Academic Formal

made by people rather than happening naturally.

referring to something that is artificial, created by human agency, or synthesized rather than occurring in a natural state.

Example

Esperanto is a constructed language designed to be easy for everyone to learn.

Example

The researchers studied the differences between natural ecosystems and constructed wetlands designed for wastewater treatment.

Usage

Often used in technical or academic contexts to describe systems like languages or environments.
- natural
- organic