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   constructive

   /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose: "constructive advice"
   • 2. not obvious or stated explicitly; derived by inference: "constructive liability"
   • 3. relating to, based on, or denoting mathematical proofs which show how an entity may in principle be constructed or arrived at in a finite number of steps.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in constructive (sense 2)): from late Latin constructivus, from Latin construct- ‘heap together’, from the verb construere (see construct).

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   • 1. constructiveness noun

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   What does constructive mean?

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   What is a constructive process?

   • The great constructive process in history gives so little scope for clapping and drumming and saying "'Ear, 'ear!" I would listen to a stormy sea of babblement, and try to extract some constructive intimations. Constructive definition: helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive).

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   What does construtivo mean?

   • 建設性的, 有益的, 有用的… 建设性的, 有益的, 有用的… constructivo, constructivo/iva [masculine-feminine]… construtivo, construtivo/-va [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CONSTRUCTIVE definition: helpful or useful: . Learn more.

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   What is a constructive discussion?

   • A constructive discussion, comment, or approach is useful and helpful rather than negative and unhelpful . She welcomes constructive criticism. After their meeting, both men described the talks as frank, friendly and constructive. The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role. At least I'm doing something constructive.

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   Constructive is an adjective associated with encouraging development, physical or otherwise. It is the opposite of destructive, which means "tending to destroy." If you are a constructive member of a community, you are a positive force, interested in building up and improving your community.

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