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constructive criticism

con·struc·tive crit·i·cism
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-struhk-tiv krit-uh-siz-uh m]
    • /kənˈstrʌk tɪv ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm/
    • /kənˈstrʌk.tɪv ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-struhk-tiv krit-uh-siz-uh m]
    • /kənˈstrʌk tɪv ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm/

Definitions of constructive criticism words

  • adjective constructive criticism helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive): constructive criticism. 1
  • adjective constructive criticism of, relating to, or of the nature of construction; structural. 1
  • adjective constructive criticism deduced by inference or interpretation; inferential: constructive permission. 1
  • adjective constructive criticism Law. denoting an act or condition not directly expressed but inferred from other acts or conditions. 1
  • noun constructive criticism (usually uncountable) Criticism intended to provide suggestions for improvement without insulting the recipient. 0
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Origin of constructive criticism

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 criticism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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constructive criticism 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.
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