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1. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] the act of constructing something.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
Rhymes with Construction
- reintroduction
- overproduction
- reproduction
- introduction
- obstruction
- instruction
- destruction
- conduction
- seduction
- reduction
- production
- induction
- deduction
- abduction
- suction
How do you pronounce construction?
Pronounce construction as kənˈstrəkʃən.
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How do you spell construction? Is it constuction ?
A common misspelling of construction is constuction
Sentences with construction
1. Noun, singular or mass
This type of foam has an open-cell construction and dries much more quickly than standard foam.
Quotes about construction
1. There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face.
- William Shakespeare
2. I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have some pet theories as to the proper construction of a flying machine. I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then, if possible, add my mite to help on the future worker who will attain final success.
- Wilbur Wright
3. The road to success is always under construction.
- Arnold Palmer
2. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit.
Synonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
3. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
4. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
5. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts.
Synonyms
- divider
- hill
- card-house
- transept
- obstruction
- tower
- defense
- lookout station
- repair shed
- landing
- offset
- base
- structural member
- structure
- projection
- mound
- level
- hangar
- counterbalance
- arcade
- lookout
- building
- volute
- platform
- hull
- substructure
- whorl
- memorial
- bridge
- house of cards
- vaulting
- building complex
- groundwork
- balance
- impediment
- corner
- complex
- arch
- shoebox
- artefact
- column
- false bottom
- storey
- boarding
- pillar
- observatory
- story
- honeycomb
- sports stadium
- foundation
- post and lintel
- sail
- supporting structure
- area
- masonry
- entablature
- helix
- impedimenta
- wind tunnel
- public works
- bascule
- observation tower
- sign
- jungle gym
- plate
- fundament
- porch
- signboard
- defence
- living accommodations
- altar
- quoin
- lamination
- colonnade
- body
- defensive structure
- obstructer
- housing
- edifice
- shelter
- cardcastle
- superstructure
- span
- set-back
- coil
- cross
- lodging
- catchment
- erection
- ways
- trestlework
- airdock
- fountain
- weapons platform
- artifact
- setoff
- wellhead
- foot
- cardhouse
- prefab
- slipway
- equilibrium
- landing place
- balcony
- establishment
- guide
- floor
- obstructor
- spiral
- door
- understructure
- arena
- bowl
- shipway
- partition
- stadium
- deathtrap
- equipoise
Antonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
6. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] an interpretation of a text or action.
Synonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
7. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)