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construct
A conceptual structure, theory, or model made up of different elements in order to explain complex relationships. It exists as an idea, not as a physical object.
In der Psychologie ist Intelligenz ein theoretisches Konstrukt, das schwer zu messen ist.
In psychology, intelligence is a theoretical construct that is difficult to measure.
structure
A material, often complex or artificial-looking building or assembled structure.
Das neue Museumsgebäude ist ein beeindruckendes Konstrukt aus Glas und Stahl.
The new museum building is an impressive structure made of glass and steel.
'Konstrukt' (construct) belongs to the word family of the verb 'konstruieren' (to construct: to assemble or build something according to a plan). All meanings of 'Konstrukt' share this idea of something 'zusammengesetzt' (put together / assembled).
Der Ingenieur konstruiert eine neue Brücke.
The engineer is designing a new bridge.
You can recognize the meaning from context. If people are talking about ideas, theories, or society, it refers to a conceptual structure. If it is about architecture or technology, it refers to a material structure.
Die Idee der Nation ist ein historisch gewachsenes Konstrukt.
The idea of the nation is a historically developed construct.
Especially in its abstract meaning, 'Konstrukt' (construct) is a word used in technical and educated language. It is often found in academic, philosophical, or sociological texts.
In ihrer Doktorarbeit analysiert sie das soziale Konstrukt von Männlichkeit.
In her doctoral thesis, she analyzes the social construct of masculinity.
When referring to a conceptual structure, 'Konstrukt' (construct) is often combined with adjectives such as 'theoretisch' (theoretical), 'gedanklich' (conceptual), or 'sozial' (social).
Freundschaft ist mehr als nur ein soziales Konstrukt.
Friendship is more than just a social construct.
model
A Modell represents a system or process in simplified form so that relationships can be explained or predicted. A Konstrukt, by contrast, is an explanatory conceptual structure made up of several conceptual elements. Modell therefore emphasizes the representation, while Konstrukt emphasizes the idea that has been formed.
Das Konstrukt Motivation verbindet mehrere gedankliche Merkmale zu einem erklärenden Begriff.
The construct of motivation combines several conceptual characteristics into an explanatory term.
Das Modell stellt vereinfacht dar, wie Motivation und Leistung zusammenhängen.
The model provides a simplified representation of how motivation and performance are connected.
