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construed

/kənˈstɹuːd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To form a particular interpretation or judgment of (an ambiguous or uncertain situation or the meaning of a word or text)

  • Verb

    To construct or build (something) in the mind; to form a mental image or concept of


Rhymes
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conduced , duced , perused
Variants
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construable , construe , construed , construes , construing , mis-construe , mis-construed , mis-construes , mis-construing , misconstrue , misconstrued , misconstrues , misconstruing
Etymology
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From Old French construire ‘build, construct’, from construire ‘to build’, from Latin constructus, past participle of construere ‘to build’


Trivia
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  1. The word 'construed' comes from the Latin word 'constructus', which means 'built' or 'constructed'.

  2. In law, a 'construed' contract is one that is interpreted in a way that gives effect to the intent of the parties, even if that interpretation is not exactly what the words on the page say.


Related Concepts
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  1. Interpretation: The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, especially a text or a work of art.

  2. Construction: The act of building or creating something.


Culture
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In literature, 'construed' is often used to describe the interpretation or meaning that a reader or critic assigns to a text. In art and music, it can refer to the way in which an artist or composer intentionally constructs a work.

How to Memorize "construed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize building or constructing something in your mind to remember the meaning of 'construed'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the meaning of 'construed' with the idea of constructing or building something in your mind.

  3. mnemonics

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