construing

Meanings

• Verb

  To interpret or explain the meaning of (something) in a particular way.

• Verb

  To construct a meaning or interpretation of (something) based on available evidence or information.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with construing
conspiring , adhering , requiring , desiring

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Variants

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construable , construe , construed , construes , construing , mis-construe , mis-construed , mis-construes , mis-construing , misconstrue , misconstrued , misconstrues , misconstruing

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Etymology

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From Old French construire ‘to build’ + -ing.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'construing' appears in the title of a famous essay by literary critic M.H. Abrams, 'The Mirror and the Lamp: Historical Perspectives on Literary Theory.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Interpretation: The process of understanding the meaning of something, such as a text, work of art, or performance.

2. Semantics: The study of meaning in language, including the meanings of words and the relationships between them.

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Culture

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In literature, 'construing' is often used in the context of interpreting or understanding complex texts, particularly in literary criticism and theory.

How to Memorize "construing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of building a meaning or interpretation, brick by brick.
   - Visualize yourself interpreting a text or situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'construing' with the idea of constructing or building meaning.
   - Think of it as a process of creating an understanding or interpretation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-S-T-R-U-I-N-G to remember the meaning: 'Constructing meaning or interpretation'.

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