Constructionally

Constructionally is an adverb formed from the adjective constructional, used to describe actions, analyses, or qualities that pertain to construction, assembly, or buildability. It is found mainly in technical or academic writing in fields such as architecture, civil engineering, and product design, where it can denote consideration of how a structure or system is built, assembled, or maintained. In linguistics, constructional is a term of art in construction grammar; constructionally might be used to describe analyses that focus on the role of constructions in meaning, though this usage is far less common than construction-based phrasing.

Etymology: From constructional plus the adverbial suffix -ly; constructional derives from construction, which traces to late Latin constructio.

Usage examples: "The project was evaluated constructionally to optimize prefabrication and reduce site complexity." "Constructionally informed design emphasizes modular interfaces and straightforward assembly." "The analysis is constructionally oriented, examining how each component interacts within the overall build." Because of its specialized nature, many writers opt for alternatives like 'in terms of construction' or 'buildability' depending on the audience.

See also: construction grammar; constructibility; buildability; constructible.