theory vs construct

construct vs theory

theory and construct both are nouns.

theory is not a verb while construct is a verb.

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

As nouns, construct is a hypernym of theory; that is, construct is a word with a broader meaning than theory:

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
construct: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

Other hypernyms of theory include concept, conception.

theory (noun)	construct (noun)
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	an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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

theory (verb)	construct (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 theory and construct

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