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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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   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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   Definition of 'constructive' constructive. (kənstrʌktɪv ) adjective. A constructive discussion, comment, or approach is useful and helpful rather than negative and unhelpful. She welcomes constructive criticism. After their meeting, both men described the talks as frank, friendly and constructive.

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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...

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   CONSTRUCTIVE definition: 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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    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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