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   Construct , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Constructed; p. pr. & vb. n. Constructing.] [L. constructus, p. p. of construere to bring together, to construct; con- + struere to pile up, set in order. See Structure, and cf. Construe.]
   To put together the constituent parts of (something) in their proper place and order; to build; to form; to make; as, to construct an edifice.
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   To devise; to invent; to set in order; to arrange; as, to construct a theory of ethics.
   Syn. -- To build; erect; form; compile; make; fabricate; originate; invent.
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   Construct , a. Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or inference.
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   Construct form or Construct state (Heb. Gram.), that of a noun used before another which has the genitive relation to it.
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