HyperDic: constructive

English > 2 senses of the word constructive:
ADJECTIVEallconstructiveconstructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
allconstructiveemphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good
constructive > pronunciation
Soundskahnstrah'ktihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > constructive: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningConstructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development.
Examples
  • "constructive criticism"
  • "a constructive attitude"
  • "a constructive philosophy"
  • "constructive permission"
NarrowercreativePromoting construction or creation
formative, shaping, plasticforming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
formativecapable of forming new cells and tissues
inferentialBased on interpretation
reconstructive, rehabilitativeHelping to restore to good condition / condition
structuralconcerned with systematic structure in a particular field of study
See alsopositiveCharacterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
OppositedestructiveCausing destruction or much damage / damage
Spanishconstructivo
Catalanconstructiu
Nounsconstructivenessthe quality of serving to build or improve
Adverbsconstructivelyin a constructive manner
English > constructive: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningemphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good.
Example"constructive criticism"
BroaderpositiveCharacterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
Spanishconstructiva, constructivo
Catalanconstructiu
Nounsconstructivenessthe quality of serving to build or improve

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