constructive
pronunciation
How to pronounce constructive in British English:
UK [kənˈstrʌktɪv]
How to pronounce constructive in American English:
US [kənˈstrʌktɪv]
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- Adjective:
- constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
- emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good
Word Origin
- constructive (adj.)
- early 15c., "derived by interpretation," from Middle French constructif or from Medieval Latin constructivus, from Latin construct-, past participle stem of construere "to heap up" (see construction). Meaning "pertaining to construction" is from 1817; "having the quality of constructing" is from 1841. Related: Constructively. Constructive criticism is attested by 1841.
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Example
- 1. So then , how do you deliver constructive criticism ?
- 2. There are two forms of criticism ; namely constructive and destructive criticism .
- 3. It will bring the best moral and biblical teachings to children through fun and constructive television .
- 4. Let the constructive talk begin !
- 5. Always offer a positive and constructive attitude .