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Meaning of constructive in English
Pronunciation
/kənˈstrəktɪv/
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Classifying Adjective
constructive
Definitions
1.
emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good
Examples
« constructive criticism »
Synonyms
positive
Qualitative Adjective
constructive
Etymology
mid 17th century (in constructive (sense 2)): from late Latin constructivus, from Latin construct-‘heap together’, from the verb construere (see construct)
Definitions
1.
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
Examples
« constructive criticism »
« a constructive attitude »
« a constructive philosophy »
« constructive permission »
Synonyms
creative
formative
shaping
formative
inferential
reconstructive
rehabilitative
structural
Antonyms
destructive
See also
positive