konstrukto

Konstrukto is a term originating from Esperanto, meaning "construction" or "thing constructed." It is primarily used in the context of Esperanto linguistics and culture to refer to a completed Esperanto word or phrase formed according to the rules of the language's derivational morphology. Unlike roots, which are basic lexical units, konstruktos are the result of combining roots with affixes (prefixes and suffixes) or other roots to create new meanings.

For instance, the Esperanto root "lern" means "learn." By adding the suffix "-anto" (indicating a person who does something), one creates the konstrukto "lernanto," meaning "student." Similarly, "lern" combined with the suffix "-ejo" (indicating a place) forms "lernejo," meaning "school." These examples illustrate how Esperanto's agglutinative nature allows for the systematic creation of a vast vocabulary from a limited set of roots and affixes, with each produkto being a clear konstrukto.

The concept of konstrukto emphasizes the logical and transparent nature of Esperanto's word formation. It allows speakers to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words by breaking them down into their constituent parts, a feature that facilitates language learning and communication. The study and creation of konstruktos are central to understanding Esperanto's linguistic structure and its potential for expressing complex ideas with clarity and precision.