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constructive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

constructive means: Intended to help improve something or solve a problem.

adjective

HELPFULB2

Intended to help improve something or solve a problem.

  • Please give me constructive feedback.
  • We had a constructive discussion about the problem.
  • Her comments were honest and constructive.

Similar words: helpful, useful, positive

Opposites: destructive, unhelpful

Common phrases: constructive criticism, constructive feedback, constructive discussion

LEGALLY ASSUMEDC2

Treated by law as having happened or existed, even without an official action or anyone intending it.

  • She brought a claim for constructive dismissal.
  • The court considered whether he had constructive notice.
  • The lawyer argued that the arrangement created a constructive trust.

Common phrases: constructive dismissal, constructive notice, constructive trust

Questions about constructive

What does constructive mean?

Intended to help improve something or solve a problem.

What is constructive in other languages?

Türkçe: yapıcı · Español: constructivo · Français: constructif · Deutsch: konstruktiv · Italiano: costruttivo · 日本語: 建設的な

How do you pronounce constructive?

It is pronounced /kənˈstrʌktɪv/.

How do you use constructive in a sentence?

Please give me constructive feedback. We had a constructive discussion about the problem.

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