constructionist

con·struc·tion·ist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-struhk-shuh-nist]
- /kənˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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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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.

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