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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv]

adjective

  1. helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (destructive ).

    constructive criticism.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. of, relating to, or of the nature of construction; structural.

  3. deduced by inference or interpretation; inferential.

    constructive permission.

  4. Law.denoting an act or condition not directly expressed but inferred from other acts or conditions.



constructive

/ əˈٰʌɪ /

adjective

  1. serving to build or improve; positive

    constructive criticism

  2. law deduced by inference or construction; not expressed but inferred

  3. law having a deemed legal effect

    constructive notice

  4. another word for structural

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • constructively adverb
  • constructiveness noun
  • nonconstructive adjective
  • nonconstructively adverb
  • nonconstructiveness noun
  • quasi-constructive adjective
  • quasi-constructively adverb
  • unconstructive adjective
  • unconstructively adverb
  • DzˈٰܳپԱ noun
  • Dzˈٰܳپ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of constructive1

1670–80; < Medieval Latin DzԲٰūīܲ, equivalent to Latin DzԲٰū(ܲ) ( construct ) + īܲ -ive
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Example Sentences

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He urged the family to find a solution through constructive dialogue.

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Sheinbaum, who has worked hard to cultivate a constructive relationship with the Trump White House and met Noem in Mexico City in March, didn’t hesitate.

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The African Union, which represents all countries on the continent, called on the US to "engage in constructive dialogue with the countries concerned".

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A spokesperson for Swissport said: "We are in dialogue with Unite - the talks so far have been constructive and we remain focused on working together to address the issues being raised."

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Meanwhile, African Union called on the US to "engage in constructive dialogue with the countries concerned".

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