CONSTRUCT

/ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 17

Definition

noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances. — synonyms: concept, conception
verb make by combining materials and parts. — synonyms: build, make
verb put together out of artificial or natural components or parts. — synonyms: manufacture, fabricate
verb draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions.
verb create by linking linguistic units.
verb create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts.
verb reassemble mentally. — synonyms: reconstruct, retrace

“Loops and conditional statements are constructs in computer programming.”
“Bohr's theoretical construct of the atom was soon superseded by quantum mechanics.”
“We constructed the radio from spares.”