construction
UK: kənˈstrʌkʃən | US: kənˈstrʌkʃən
n. the act or process of building something, typically large structures like buildings or bridges
n. the industry or activity of building large structures
n. the way something is built or arranged; structure
n. an interpretation or explanation of a text, law, or situation
The word "construction" originates from Latin constructionem (nominative constructio), derived from con- (together) + struere (to pile, build). The root struct- evolved into English words like "structure," "instruct," and "destruction." The suffix -ion nominalizes the verb, turning "construct" into "construction." This reflects the logical progression from the physical act of building to abstract concepts like textual interpretation.
The construction of the new bridge will take two years.
She works in the construction industry as a project manager.
The sentence's grammatical construction is complex.
His argument relies on a strict construction of the law.
The artist’s sculpture plays with the construction of space and light.