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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch constructie, from Old French construction, from Latin cōnstructiō, from cōnstruere (present active infinitive of cōnstruō) + -tiō.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌkɔnˈstrʏk.si/
- Hyphenation: con‧struc‧tie
- Rhymes: -ʏksi
Noun
constructie f (plural constructies, diminutive constructietje n)
- construction
- Antonym: destructie
- De constructie van het gebouw gaat niet door. ― The construction of the building has been cancelled.
- Deze constructie is wankel door het hoge zwaartepunt. ― This construction is unstable due to the high centre of gravity.
- Deze financiële constructie is illegaal. ― This financial arrangement is illegal.
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