Definition

The process or act of building something, like a building or other structure, or the result of that process.

Example

The construction of the new bridge will take two years to complete.

Conversation

Have you seen the new construction site downtown?

Yeah, it looks massive! I wonder what they are building.

I heard it's going to be a shopping mall with apartments on top.

That sounds exciting! I can't wait to see the finished construction.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Construction → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "struere" (meaning to build). The word "construction" refers to the act of building something by putting parts together.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'building' ('struere') something 'together' ('con-') — that's what construction means.

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