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1. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] the act of constructing something.
Synonyms
- erection
- road construction
- shipbuilding
- dry walling
- erecting
- crenelation
- building
- creating from raw materials
- rustication
- grading
- ship building
- crenellation
- house-raising
- fabrication
- assembly
Antonyms
- offence
- offense
- embarkation
- middle
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
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Rhymes with Grammatical Construction
- reintroduction
- reconstruction
- deconstruction
- overproduction
- reproduction
- introduction
- obstruction
- instruction
- destruction
- conduction
- seduction
- reduction
- production
- induction
- deduction
- abduction
- suction
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1. Noun Phrase
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2. Noun Phrase
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2. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit.
Synonyms
- adjunct
- involution
- complement
- clause
- phrase
- expression
- grammatical constituent
- predicator
- constituent
Antonyms
- high
- raise
- uneven
- unequal
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
- intellection
- crystallization
- thought
- thinking
- thought process
- mentation
- gestation
- cerebration
Antonyms
- immoderation
- moderation
- low
- mild
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
- operation
- quadrature
- mathematical process
Antonyms
- natural depression
- outfield
- prosecution
- question
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
- genuine
- legitimate
- right
- superior
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
6. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] an interpretation of a text or action.
Synonyms
- interpretation
Antonyms
- inclined
- vertical
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
7. construction
noun. ['kənˈstrʌkʃən'] the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones.
Synonyms
- sheet-metal work
- plumbing
- building
- business enterprise
- masonry
- commercial enterprise
- painting
- business
- house painting
- roofing
- shingling
- jerry-building
Antonyms
- death
- unbalance
- noble
- incidental
Etymology
- constructio (Latin)
- construere (Latin)
8. grammatical
adjective. ['grəˈmætəkəl, grəˈmætɪkəl'] of or pertaining to grammar.
Etymology
- grammaticalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
9. grammatical
adjective. ['grəˈmætəkəl, grəˈmætɪkəl'] conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers.
Antonyms
- ill-formed
Etymology
- grammaticalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)