constructs (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈstrʌkts/
Definition
Complex ideas, theories, or systems formed by combining various elements or concepts.
Examples
Many modern educational models rely on the idea that knowledge is built from individual cognitive constructs.
The legal system is built upon various abstract constructs like justice and property rights.
Sociologists often study how language and culture influence our internal constructs of reality.
How to Use constructs
- social constructs (collocation)
- Concepts created by society. — "Many argue that race is one of the most powerful social constructs in history."
- theoretical constructs (collocation)
- Ideas within a theory. — "The study relies on several theoretical constructs to explain human behavior."
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