Meaning of constructive in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈstrəktɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    constructive

    Definitions

    1. emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good

    Examples

    • « constructive criticism »

    Synonyms

  2. 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 »

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    Antonyms

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  • « You have the freedom to live and let live, to love and let love. Granting yourself that freedom is one of the healthiest, most constructive things you can do for yourself and the people who matter to you. »
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