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constructive
adjective con·struc·tive \kən-ˈstrək-tiv\
: helping to develop or improve something : helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative
Full Definition of CONSTRUCTIVE
1
: declared such by judicial construction or interpretation <constructive fraud>
2
: of or relating to construction or creation
3
: promoting improvement or development <constructive criticism>
— con·struc·tive·ly adverb
— con·struc·tive·ness noun
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First Known Use of CONSTRUCTIVE
circa 1680
Related to CONSTRUCTIVE
- Synonyms
- formative, productive
- Antonyms
- nonconstructive, nonproductive, unproductive
Rhymes with CONSTRUCTIVE
CONSTRUCTIVE Defined for Kids
constructive
adjective con·struc·tive \kən-ˈstrək-tiv\
Definition of CONSTRUCTIVE for Kids
: helping to develop or improve something <constructive criticism>
— con·struc·tive·ly adverb
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