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constructive
/kənˈstɹʌktɪv/
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What does constructive mean?
adjective
- Relating to or causing construction.
- Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.
- Serving a useful purpose.
More meanings (2)
adjective
- Deemed after the fact to exist or to have occurred, despite the formal process not having been followed; often when there was no intention to do so at the time.
- Not direct or expressed, but inferred.
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IPA pronunciation
/kənˈstɹʌktɪv/
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The positive and constructive aspect of possibility gives the key to understanding the two chief traits of immaturity, dependence and plasticity.
His statement added to that previously given by the lawyer aroused in us great interest concerning the constructive possibilities of the case.
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There were also hung upon the walls, or placed upon shelves, many treasured relics of the first embodiments of his constructive genius.
“Constructive occurrence,” by means of which the correct thing may possibly be discovered in the way of combining, inferring, comparing and testing.
All countries, including our own, will greatly benefit from a constructive program for the better use of the world's human and natural resources.