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   constructive

   /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose: "constructive advice"
   • 2. not obvious or stated explicitly; derived by inference: "constructive liability"
   • 3. relating to, based on, or denoting mathematical proofs which show how an entity may in principle be constructed or arrived at in a finite number of steps.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in constructive (sense 2)): from late Latin constructivus, from Latin construct- ‘heap together’, from the verb construere (see construct).

   Derivatives

   • 1. constructiveness noun

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   CONSTRUCTIVE definition: 1. If advice, criticism, or actions are constructive, they are useful and intended to help or…. Learn more.

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   4 meanings: 1. serving to build or improve; positive 2. law deduced by inference or construction; not expressed but inferred 3..... Click for more definitions.

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   The meaning of CONSTRUCTIVE is declared such by judicial construction or interpretation. How to use constructive in a sentence.

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   Constructive definition: helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive). See examples of CONSTRUCTIVE used in a sentence.

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   Constructive is an adjective associated with encouraging development, physical or otherwise. It is the opposite of destructive, which means "tending to destroy." If you are a constructive member of a community, you are a positive force, interested in building up and improving your community.

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   constructive. adjective. OPAL W. /kənˈstrʌktɪv/. /kənˈstrʌktɪv/. having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose. constructive criticism/suggestions/advice. His work involved helping hyperactive children to use their energy in a constructive way.

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   Constructive Definition. kən-strŭktĭv. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Leading to improvements or advances; formative; positive. Constructive criticism. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Of construction or structure. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

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   CONSTRUCTIVE meaning: helpful or useful: . Learn more.

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    constructive meaning, definition, what is constructive: useful and helpful, or likely to produce...: Learn more.

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    Define constructive. constructive synonyms, constructive pronunciation, constructive translation, English dictionary definition of constructive. adj. 1. Serving to improve or advance; helpful: constructive criticism. 2. Of or relating to construction; structural. 3. Law Inferred, imputed, or presumed...