Definitions for constructive
kənˈstrʌk tɪvcon·struc·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. constructiveadjective

   constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development

   "constructive criticism"; "a constructive attitude"; "a constructive philosophy"; "constructive permission"

2. constructiveadjective

   emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good

   "constructive criticism"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Constructiveadjective

   helpful; promoting improvement; intended to help; as, constructive criticism; constructive suggestions. Contrasted with destructive.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. constructiveadjective

   Relating to construction.

2. constructiveadjective

   Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.

3. constructiveadjective

   Imputed by law; created to give legal effect to something for equitable reasons, as with constructive notice or a constructive trust.

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1. Constructive

   Although the general English usage of the adjective constructive is "helping to develop or improve something; helpful to someone, instead of upsetting and negative," as in the phrase "constructive criticism," in legal writing constructive has a different meaning.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Constructiveadjective

   having ability to construct or form; employed in construction; as, to exhibit constructive power

2. Constructiveadjective

   derived from, or depending on, construction or interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. constructif.]

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1. constructive

   Accurate, specific and responsible feedback to enable accurate solidarity, cohesion, improvement, stability, unity and teamwork.

   Constructive feedback is always welcomed when it's given with love, empathy and understanding.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 22, 2020  

How to pronounce constructive?

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How to say constructive in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of constructive in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of constructive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of constructive in a Sentence

1. President Hassan Rouhani:

   I am sure that with cooperation and effort inside the country, and constructive engagement with the world, our economy can bloom and develop.

2. Heiko Maas:

   We know that the Syrian conflict, for example, can't be solved without Russia. But it must then come up with constructive offers in return.

3. Reuters Health:

   The Dr. Oz Show, the observation that some of the topics discussed on the show may differ from popular opinion or various academic analyses affirms that we are furthering a constructive dialogue about health and wellness.

4. John Kerry:

   Right now we're trying to have a constructive conversation with everybody, in the end, though, this isn't up to the international community or others.

5. Erin Hill:

   Small-donor energy was everywhere, people wanted to do something constructive with their frustration.

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