construction

Definition

• n. the act of constructing something
• n. a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
• n. the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought
• n. drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem

Word forms

Plural

constructions

Example sentences

1. n.

   The construction of the new library will be finished by the end of the year.

2. n.

   The construction on the road will cause some delays during rush hour.