Construct

Pronunciation: /kənˈstrʌkt/ Explain

In mathematics, to construct is to build according to a set of rules. The rules generally consist of axioms, theorems, and definitions. A construction is the object build according to the rules. In Euclidean geometry a construction based on axioms and proved theorems is taken to be a proof.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, construct. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 44. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

More Information

• Euclid of Alexandria. Elements. Clark University. 9/6/2018. https://mathcs.clarku.edu/~djoyce/elements/elements.html.

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Construct. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/construct.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/25/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, updated GeoGebra apps. (McAdams, David E.)
1/5/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
7/9/2008: Added more information. (McAdams, David E.)
6/7/2008: Corrected spelling. (McAdams, David E.)
4/28/2008: Added definition of 'construction'. (McAdams, David E.)
9/3/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)