'Constructing' definitions:

Definition of 'Constructing'

From: GCIDE
  • Construct \Con*struct"\ (k[o^]n*str[u^]kt"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Constructed; p. pr. & vb. n. Constructing.] [L. constructus, p. p. of construere to bring together, to construct; con- + struere to pile up, set in order. See Structure, and cf. Construe.]
  • 1. To put together the constituent parts of (something) in their proper place and order; to build; to form; to make; as, to construct an edifice. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To devise; to invent; to set in order; to arrange; as, to construct a theory of ethics.
  • Syn: To build; erect; form; compile; make; fabricate; originate; invent. [1913 Webster]