How Do You Spell CONSTRUCTOR?

Pronunciation: [kənstɹˈʌktə] (IPA)

The word "constructor" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /kənˈstrʌktər/. This word has six syllables, with the primary stress on the second syllable. The "c" is pronounced as /k/ and followed by the vowel sound /ə/, while the "on" and "str" parts are pronounced separately. The second "c" is pronounced as /t/ before the final "or" sound. This word refers to someone who constructs or builds something, which may be a building, a vehicle, or any other structure that requires skilled labor.

CONSTRUCTOR Meaning and Definition

  1. A constructor is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming (OOP) that represents a special member function within a class. It is responsible for initializing the objects or instances of a class. When an object is created, a constructor is called automatically, allowing the object's members to be initialized with appropriate values, allocating memory, and preparing the object for use.

    Constructors play a crucial role in OOP and ensure that objects are properly initialized and in a valid state before they are used. They define the behavior and characteristics of the newly created object.

    Constructors can have parameters, known as the constructor's arguments, which allow specific values to be passed during object creation. These arguments determine the initial state of the object, setting values for member variables or executing specific logic.

    Constructors are typically named after the class they belong to and do not have return types, including void. They are implicitly called when an object is instantiated using the new operator.

    Overloading is another important feature of constructors, allowing multiple constructors to be defined within a class, each with a unique combination of parameters. This enables objects to be created with different initial states or using different initialization logic.

    In summary, constructors are special member functions that initialize objects and prepare them for use. They are automatically called when objects are created and ensure that objects are properly initialized in an appropriate state.

  2. One who.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CONSTRUCTOR

The word "constructor" originates from the Latin word "constructor", which is derived from the verb "construere". In Latin, "construere" means "to build together" or "to pile up". The term was later adopted into English and other languages with a similar meaning, referring to a person or thing that constructs or builds something.

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Plural form of CONSTRUCTOR is CONSTRUCTORS

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