construct vs theory

theory vs construct

construct and theory both are nouns.

construct is a verb but theory is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
construct	Yes	No	Yes	No
theory	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, theory is a hyponym of construct; that is, theory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than construct:

construct: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
theory: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

Other hyponyms of construct include conceptualisation, conceptuality, conceptualization, notion, category, regulation, rule, attribute, dimension, property, abstract, abstraction, quantity, division, part, section, whole, law, natural law, law, law of nature, lexicalized concept, hypothesis, possibility, fact, linguistic rule, rule, adiaphoron, hypostatic union.

construct (noun)	theory (noun)
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances	a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
	a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
	a belief that can guide behavior

construct (verb)	theory (verb)
reassemble mentally
draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
make by combining materials and parts
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
create by linking linguistic units

Difference between construct and theory

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