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constructive
[kuhn-struhk-tiv]
adjective
helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (destructive ).
constructive criticism.
Synonyms: , , ,of, relating to, or of the nature of construction; structural.
deduced by inference or interpretation; inferential.
constructive permission.
Law.denoting an act or condition not directly expressed but inferred from other acts or conditions.
constructive
/ əˈٰʌɪ /
adjective
serving to build or improve; positive
constructive criticism
law deduced by inference or construction; not expressed but inferred
law having a deemed legal effect
constructive notice
another word for structural
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of constructive1
Example Sentences
He urged the family to find a solution through constructive dialogue.
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.
The African Union, which represents all countries on the continent, called on the US to "engage in constructive dialogue with the countries concerned".
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."
Meanwhile, African Union called on the US to "engage in constructive dialogue with the countries concerned".
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