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1. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] the act of constructing something.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
Rhymes with Grammatical Construction
- reintroduction
- reconstruction
- deconstruction
- overproduction
- reproduction
- introduction
- obstruction
- instruction
- destruction
- conduction
- seduction
- reduction
- production
- induction
- deduction
- abduction
- suction
Sentences with grammatical-construction
1. Noun Phrase
Novice English language learners typically confuse the grammatical construction of present tenses.
2. Noun Phrase
Finally, he notes that you won’t understand every word or grammatical construction every time.
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)
8. grammatical
adjective. ['grəˈmætəkəl, grəˈmætɪkəl'] of or pertaining to grammar.
Etymology
- grammaticalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)