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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-struhk-shuh-nist]
- /kənˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-struhk-shuh-nist]
- /kənˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst/
Definitions of constructionist word
- noun constructionist a person who interprets constitutional law in a certain way, esp strictly 3
- noun constructionist a person who interprets, or believes in interpreting, a law, document, etc. in a specified way 3
- noun constructionist a person who construes or interprets, especially laws or the like, in a specific manner: a strict constructionist. 1
- noun constructionist A person who puts a particular construction upon a legal document, especially the US Constitution. 1
- noun constructionist An advocate of constructionism. 0
- noun constructionist One who puts a certain construction upon some writing or instrument, such as the United States Constitution. 0
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Origin of constructionist
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; construction + -ist
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Parts of speech for Constructionist
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constructionist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
constructionist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with constructionist
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- what is liberal constructionist?
- what is social constructionist theory?
- what is a social constructionist?
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