Construction Definition & Meaning
construction
- noun
- the act of constructing something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats"
- a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner"
- the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought
- a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
- drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem; "the assignment was to make a construction that could be used in proving the Pythagorean theorem"
- an interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct"
- the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones; "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades"
"Construction" in song lyrics
See how construction is used in real songs:
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"See Phil was a contractor, hired for construction"
Anubis5 — Worshipping My Warship -
"But the sexto sol is under construction"
Aztlan Underground — Revolution -
"Get rid of bricks like I work construction"
Bump J f/ Keyshia Cole, Kanye West, Rhymefest — Pusha Man (Remix)
Words that rhyme with construction
Usage tips for "construction"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "construction" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for construction to find words that pair well.