Construction — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kən-ˈstrək-shən/ con·struc·tion

Meaning & Definition of Construction

Construction (noun)

  1. the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining
  2. the process, art, or manner of constructing something; also, a thing constructed
  3. the construction industry

Construction (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts

    "the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the some assembly required warning suggested"

    similar: erection, structure
    related: arrangement, assembly, configuration, frame, framework, shell, skeleton, geography, geometry

  2. a statement that makes something clear

    "could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?"

    similar: clarification, elucidation, exegesis, explanation, explication, exposition, illumination, illustration, interpretation, road map
    related: paraphrase, restatement, translation, annotation, comment, commentary, epexegesis, gloss, deciphering, decoding, disentanglement, unscrambling, analysis, edification, enlightenment, definition, meaning, demonstration, enactment, justification, rationale, rationalization, reasoning, caution, caveat, warning

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Construction

The most common words with a similar meaning to Construction:

erection, structure, clarification, elucidation, exegesis, explanation, explication, exposition, illumination, illustration, interpretation, road map

Related Words for Construction

arrangement, assembly, configuration, frame, framework, shell, skeleton, geography, geometry, paraphrase, restatement, translation, annotation, comment, commentary, epexegesis, gloss, deciphering, decoding, disentanglement, unscrambling, analysis, edification, enlightenment, definition, meaning, demonstration, enactment, justification, rationale

Word Forms of Construction

Derived words: constructional (adjective), constructionally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Construction

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Construction

Words & Phrases Containing Construction

construction paper, in construction, under construction

Frequently Asked Questions about Construction

What does "Construction" mean?

"Construction" means the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Construction"?

Other words for "Construction" include erection, structure, clarification, elucidation, exegesis, explanation, explication and exposition. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Construction" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Construction"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Construction". Common alternatives include erection, structure, clarification, elucidation, exegesis, explanation, explication, exposition, illumination and illustration.

How do you use "Construction" in a sentence?

Examples of "Construction" in a sentence: "the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the some assembly required warning suggested"; "could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?".

Is "Construction" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Construction" is a noun.

Is "Construction" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Construction" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Construction"?

"Construction" is pronounced /kən-ˈstrək-shən/ and divided into syllables as con·struc·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Construction"?

First known use: 14th century.