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constructional

|con/struc/tion/al|

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/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən.əl/

(construction)

building process

Base FormPluralNoun
constructionconstructionsconstructions
Etymology
Etymology Information

'constructional' originates from the Latin word 'constructio', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to pile up or build'.

Historical Evolution

'constructio' transformed into the Old French word 'construction', and eventually became the modern English word 'constructional'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the act of building or assembling', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to construction'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or involving construction or the process of building.

The constructional design of the building was innovative.

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