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/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'construere' (to build, to construct), meaning literally 'to pile up' or 'to assemble'. The term evolved to describe something made or developed progressively, acquiring the sense of 'serving to build up or improve' by the 16th century.
Breakdown
construct (from Latin construere: com- 'together' + struere 'to pile, build') + -ive (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'tending to' or 'having the quality of').
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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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