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AstructiveAstructive A*struc"tive, a. [L. astructus, p. p. of astruere
to build up; ad + struere to build.]
Building up; constructive; -- opposed to destructive.
[Obs.] Awe-struck
Awe-struck Awe"-struck`, a.
Struck with awe. --Milton.
Cecidomyia destructorHessian Hes"sian, a.
Of or relating to Hesse, in Germany, or to the Hessians.
Hessian boots, or Hessians, boot of a kind worn in
England, in the early part of the nineteenth century,
tasseled in front. --Thackeray.
Hessian cloth, or Hessians, a coarse hempen cloth for
sacking.
Hessian crucible. See under Crucible.
Hessian fly (Zo["o]l.), a small dipterous fly or midge
(Cecidomyia destructor). Its larv[ae] live between the
base of the lower leaves and the stalk of wheat, and are
very destructive to young wheat; -- so called from the
erroneous idea that it was brought into America by the
Hessian troops, during the Revolution. Columnar structureStructure Struc"ture, n. [L. structura, from struere,
structum, to arrange, build, construct; perhaps akin to E.
strew: cf. F. structure. Cf. Construe, Destroy,
Instrument, Obstruct.]
1. The act of building; the practice of erecting buildings;
construction. [R.]
His son builds on, and never is content Till the
last farthing is in structure spent. --J. Dryden,
Jr.
2. Manner of building; form; make; construction.
Want of insight into the structure and constitution
of the terraqueous globe. --Woodward.
3. Arrangement of parts, of organs, or of constituent
particles, in a substance or body; as, the structure of a
rock or a mineral; the structure of a sentence.
It [basalt] has often a prismatic structure. --Dana.
4. (Biol.) Manner of organization; the arrangement of the
different tissues or parts of animal and vegetable
organisms; as, organic structure, or the structure of
animals and plants; cellular structure.
5. That which is built; a building; esp., a building of some
size or magnificence; an edifice.
There stands a structure of majestic frame. --Pope.
Columnar structure. See under Columnar. Columnar structureColumnar Co*lum"*nar, a. [L. columnaris, fr. columna.]
Formed in columns; having the form of a column or columns;
like the shaft of a column.
Columnar epithelium (Anat.), epithelium in which the cells
are prismatic in form, and set upright on the surface they
cover.
Columnar structure (Geol.), a structure consisting of more
or less regular columns, usually six-sided, but sometimes
with eight or more sides. The columns are often fractured
transversely, with a cup joint, showing a concave surface
above. This structure is characteristic of certain igneous
rocks, as basalt, and is due to contraction in cooling. ConstructConstruct 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.
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. ConstructConstruct Con"struct, a.
Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or
inference.
Construct form or state (Heb. Gram.), that of a noun used
before another which has the genitive relation to it. Construct formConstruct Con"struct, a.
Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or
inference.
Construct form or state (Heb. Gram.), that of a noun used
before another which has the genitive relation to it. ConstructedConstruct 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.
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. Constructer
Constructer Con*struct"er, n.
One who, or that which, constructs or frames.
ConstructingConstruct 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.
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. ConstructionConstruction Con*struc"tion, n. [L. constructio: cf. F.
construction.]
1. The process or art of constructing; the act of building;
erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication;
composition.
2. The form or manner of building or putting together the
parts of anything; structure; arrangement.
An astrolabe of peculiar construction. --Whewell.
3. (Gram.) The arrangement and connection of words in a
sentence; syntactical arrangement.
Some particles . . . in certain constructions have
the sense of a whole sentence contained in them.
--Locke.
4. The method of construing, interpreting, or explaining a
declaration or fact; an attributed sense or meaning;
understanding; explanation; interpretation; sense.
Any person . . . might, by the sort of construction
that would be put on this act, become liable to the
penalties of treason. --Hallam.
Strictly, the term [construction] signifies
determining the meaning and proper effect of
language by a consideration of the subject matter
and attendant circumstances in connection with the
words employed. --Abbott.
Interpretation properly precedes construction, but
it does not go beyond the written text. --Parsons.
Construction of an equation (Math.), the drawing of such
lines and figures as will represent geometrically the
quantities in the equation, and their relations to each
other.
Construction train (Railroad), a train for transporting men
and materials for construction or repairs. Construction of an equationConstruction Con*struc"tion, n. [L. constructio: cf. F.
construction.]
1. The process or art of constructing; the act of building;
erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication;
composition.
2. The form or manner of building or putting together the
parts of anything; structure; arrangement.
An astrolabe of peculiar construction. --Whewell.
3. (Gram.) The arrangement and connection of words in a
sentence; syntactical arrangement.
Some particles . . . in certain constructions have
the sense of a whole sentence contained in them.
--Locke.
4. The method of construing, interpreting, or explaining a
declaration or fact; an attributed sense or meaning;
understanding; explanation; interpretation; sense.
Any person . . . might, by the sort of construction
that would be put on this act, become liable to the
penalties of treason. --Hallam.
Strictly, the term [construction] signifies
determining the meaning and proper effect of
language by a consideration of the subject matter
and attendant circumstances in connection with the
words employed. --Abbott.
Interpretation properly precedes construction, but
it does not go beyond the written text. --Parsons.
Construction of an equation (Math.), the drawing of such
lines and figures as will represent geometrically the
quantities in the equation, and their relations to each
other.
Construction train (Railroad), a train for transporting men
and materials for construction or repairs. Construction trainConstruction Con*struc"tion, n. [L. constructio: cf. F.
construction.]
1. The process or art of constructing; the act of building;
erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication;
composition.
2. The form or manner of building or putting together the
parts of anything; structure; arrangement.
An astrolabe of peculiar construction. --Whewell.
3. (Gram.) The arrangement and connection of words in a
sentence; syntactical arrangement.
Some particles . . . in certain constructions have
the sense of a whole sentence contained in them.
--Locke.
4. The method of construing, interpreting, or explaining a
declaration or fact; an attributed sense or meaning;
understanding; explanation; interpretation; sense.
Any person . . . might, by the sort of construction
that would be put on this act, become liable to the
penalties of treason. --Hallam.
Strictly, the term [construction] signifies
determining the meaning and proper effect of
language by a consideration of the subject matter
and attendant circumstances in connection with the
words employed. --Abbott.
Interpretation properly precedes construction, but
it does not go beyond the written text. --Parsons.
Construction of an equation (Math.), the drawing of such
lines and figures as will represent geometrically the
quantities in the equation, and their relations to each
other.
Construction train (Railroad), a train for transporting men
and materials for construction or repairs. Constructional
Constructional Con*struc"tion*al, a.
Pertaining to, or deduced from, construction or
interpretation.
Constructionist
Constructionist Con*struc"tion*ist, n.
One who puts a certain construction upon some writing or
instrument, as the Constitutions of the United States; as, a
strict constructionist; a broad constructionist.
ConstructiveConstructive Con*struct"ive, a. [Cf. F. constructif.]
1. Having ability to construct or form; employed in
construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.
The constructive fingers of Watts. --Emerson.
2. Derived from, or depending on, construction or
interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred.
Constructive crimes (Law), acts having effects analogous to
those of some statutory or common law crimes; as,
constructive treason. Constructive crimes are no longer
recognized by the courts.
Constructive notice, notice imputed by construction of law.
Constructive trust, a trust which may be assumed to exist,
though no actual mention of it be made. Constructive crimesConstructive Con*struct"ive, a. [Cf. F. constructif.]
1. Having ability to construct or form; employed in
construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.
The constructive fingers of Watts. --Emerson.
2. Derived from, or depending on, construction or
interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred.
Constructive crimes (Law), acts having effects analogous to
those of some statutory or common law crimes; as,
constructive treason. Constructive crimes are no longer
recognized by the courts.
Constructive notice, notice imputed by construction of law.
Constructive trust, a trust which may be assumed to exist,
though no actual mention of it be made. Constructive mileageMileage Mile"age (?; 48), n.
1. An allowance for traveling expenses at a certain rate per
mile.
2. Aggregate length or distance in miles; esp., the sum of
lengths of tracks or wires of a railroad company,
telegraph company, etc. [Written also milage.]
Constructive mileage, a mileage allowed for journeys
supposed to be made, but not actually made. --Bartlett. Constructive noticeConstructive Con*struct"ive, a. [Cf. F. constructif.]
1. Having ability to construct or form; employed in
construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.
The constructive fingers of Watts. --Emerson.
2. Derived from, or depending on, construction or
interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred.
Constructive crimes (Law), acts having effects analogous to
those of some statutory or common law crimes; as,
constructive treason. Constructive crimes are no longer
recognized by the courts.
Constructive notice, notice imputed by construction of law.
Constructive trust, a trust which may be assumed to exist,
though no actual mention of it be made. Constructive trustConstructive Con*struct"ive, a. [Cf. F. constructif.]
1. Having ability to construct or form; employed in
construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.
The constructive fingers of Watts. --Emerson.
2. Derived from, or depending on, construction or
interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred.
Constructive crimes (Law), acts having effects analogous to
those of some statutory or common law crimes; as,
constructive treason. Constructive crimes are no longer
recognized by the courts.
Constructive notice, notice imputed by construction of law.
Constructive trust, a trust which may be assumed to exist,
though no actual mention of it be made. Constructively
Constructively Con*struct"ive*ly, adv.
In a constructive manner; by construction or inference.
A neutral must have notice of a blockade, either
actually by a formal information, or constructively by
notice to his government. --Kent.
Constructiveness
Constructiveness Con*struct"ive*ness, n.
1. Tendency or ability to form or construct.
2. (Phren.) The faculty which enables one to construct, as in
mechanical, artistic, or literary matters.
Constructor
Constructor Con*struct"or, n. [Cf. LL. constructor.]
A constructer.
Constructure
Constructure Con*struc"ture (?; 135), n.
That which is constructed or formed; an edifice; a fabric.
[Obs.]
Deobstruct
Deobstruct De`ob*struct", v. t.
To remove obstructions or impediments in; to clear from
anything that hinders the passage of fluids; as, to
deobstruct the pores or lacteals. --Arbuthnot.
DestructDestruct De*struct", v. t. [L. destructus, p. p. of destruere.
See Destroy.]
To destroy. [Obs.] --Mede. Destructible
Destructible De*struc"ti*ble, a. [L. destructibilis.]
Liable to destruction; capable of being destroyed.
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