constructive
const·ruc·tive
adjective
1.
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
- “constructive criticism”
- “a constructive attitude”
- “a constructive philosophy”
- “constructive permission”
2.
Origin
From Latin cōnstrūctīvus. By surface analysis, construct + -ive.
Phrases
- constructive criticism
- constructive dismissal
- constructive eviction
- constructive force
- constructive fraud
- constructive interference
- constructive logic
- constructive malice
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