construction

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of constructing or building something, especially a large and complex project.

  - "The company is constructing a new office building."
  - "The bridge was constructed over a period of several years."

• Noun

  The physical structure or composition of something.

  - "The construction of a sandcastle is an art form."
  - "The construction of a sentence is important for clear communication."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100355"

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Antonyms

destruction

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Synonyms

building

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with construction
construction , conception , infusion , obstruction

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Variants

List of all variants of construction that leads to same result
construction , constructional , constructionally , constructions , construction paper , construction papers , in construction , under construction , pre-constructed , pre-construction , preconstructed , preconstruction

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'constructio', meaning 'building, structure'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest construction project in the world is the Great Wall of China, which is over 13,000 miles long.

2. The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is over 2,700 feet tall.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Architecture: The art and science of designing and building structures.

2. Engineering: The application of scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge to design, build, and maintain structures and systems.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Construction has been a significant part of human history and culture. It is depicted in literature, art, and music. For example, in the Odyssey, Odysseus builds a wooden horse to deceive the Trojans. In modern times, construction is a major industry and a source of employment.

How to Memorize "construction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of building something, such as a house or a bridge.
   - Imagine the tools and materials used in construction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'construction' with the act of building.
   - Think of the word 'building' when you see or hear the word 'construction'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Can Have Many Purrs' to remember the definition: Construction is the act of creating something, from the planning stage to the finished product.

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