construction
The act or result of building something, such as a physical structure, or the way in which parts are arranged to form a whole. In academic contexts, it refers to the process of creating a concept, theory, or linguistic arrangement based on specific rules or social agreements.
Exemplos
3 de 5The construction of the new high-speed rail network is behind schedule due to funding issues.
The process of building the new fast train tracks is delayed because of money problems.
The legal team argued that the strict construction of the statute did not allow for such an interpretation.
The lawyers said that the literal way the law was written did not support that specific meaning.
I'm worried about the construction of this argument; it seems to lack solid evidence.
I am concerned about how this idea is put together because it doesn't have enough proof.
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Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'structure'. Construction is the act of putting a structure together.
Quiz rápido
The philosopher argued that gender roles are a social ________ rather than a biological necessity.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: construction
Exemplos
The construction of the new high-speed rail network is behind schedule due to funding issues.
everydayThe process of building the new fast train tracks is delayed because of money problems.
The legal team argued that the strict construction of the statute did not allow for such an interpretation.
formalThe lawyers said that the literal way the law was written did not support that specific meaning.
I'm worried about the construction of this argument; it seems to lack solid evidence.
informalI am concerned about how this idea is put together because it doesn't have enough proof.
Post-structuralist theorists analyze the social construction of reality through language and power.
academicScholars look at how society builds our sense of reality using words and authority.
We need to finalize the construction of the partnership agreement before the end of the quarter.
businessWe must finish creating the details of the business contract before the next three months end.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a social construction
a concept or practice which may appear to be natural and obvious to those who accept it, but in reality, is an invention or artifact of a particular culture or society
construction of meaning
the process of interpreting or creating significance from information
put a construction on
to interpret a statement or action in a particular way
Frequentemente confundido com
'Building' usually refers to the physical structure itself (the object), while 'construction' more often refers to the process or method of building.
'Structure' refers to the finished arrangement of parts, whereas 'construction' emphasizes the act of putting those parts together.
Notas de uso
Use 'construction' for the process of building physical things and for the abstract organization of ideas or sentences. In formal academic writing, it is frequently used to discuss how concepts (like identity) are formed by society.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the verb 'to build' when they should use 'to construct' in technical contexts, or they use 'a construction' when they simply mean 'a building'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'structure'. Construction is the act of putting a structure together.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'constructio', from 'con-' (together) and 'struere' (to pile up or build).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many urban areas, 'construction' is synonymous with orange traffic cones and delays, often being a topic of daily conversation regarding city development.
Quiz rápido
The philosopher argued that gender roles are a social ________ rather than a biological necessity.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: construction
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