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- [kuh n-struhk-tiv]
- /kənˈstrʌk tɪv/
- /kənˈstrʌk.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-struhk-tiv]
- /kənˈstrʌk tɪv/
Definitions of constructive word
- adjective constructive A constructive discussion, comment, or approach is useful and helpful rather than negative and unhelpful. 3
- adjective constructive serving to build or improve; positive 3
- adjective constructive deduced by inference or construction; not expressed but inferred 3
- adjective constructive having a deemed legal effect 3
- adjective constructive helping to construct; leading to improvements or advances; formative; positive 3
- adjective constructive of construction or structure 3
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Origin of constructive
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Medieval Latin constrūctīvus, equivalent to Latin constrūct(us) (see construct) + īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Constructive
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constructive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
constructive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constructive
adj constructive
- productive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- positive — admitting of no question: positive proof.
- valuable — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
adjective constructive
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
- fruitful — producing good results; beneficial; profitable: fruitful investigations.
- profitable — yielding profit; remunerative: a profitable deal.
Antonyms for constructive
adj constructive
- fruitless — useless; unproductive; without results or success: a fruitless search for the missing treasure.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- unproductive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
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