constructive — having a useful purpose; helping to develop or improve something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a useful purpose; helping to develop or improve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
Korean meaning: 건설적인, 유익한, 발전에 도움이 되는
Korean pronunciation: 컨**스트럭**티브
Example Sentences
- My mom's 'constructive' advice: 'Why don't you marry that nice doctor instead of becoming a starving artist?'
- The teacher provided constructive comments to help students improve their writing skills.
- Instead of just complaining, let's have a constructive meeting to solve this problem.
constructive
ADJECTIVE//kənˈstrʌktɪv//
having a useful purpose; helping to develop or improve something
The manager gave constructive suggestions to improve the project.
The teacher gave constructive feedback to guide students. (CONSTRUCT + IMPROVE = CONSTRUCTIVE)
Constructive ideas became productive and effective results.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'construere'(쌓다, 건설하다)에서 유래되어 '건설적으로 만드는' 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 레고 블록을 차곡차곡 쌓아 멋진 성을 만드는 것처럼, 무언가를 발전적으로 만들어가는 의미를 담고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My mom's 'constructive' advice: 'Why don't you marry that nice doctor instead of becoming a starving artist?'”
“The teacher provided constructive comments to help students improve their writing skills.”
“Instead of just complaining, let's have a constructive meeting to solve this problem.”
“His constructive attitude made him the most popular team member during brainstorming sessions.”
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