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constructive

con·struc·tive

constructive

 
 
pronunciation:
kn struhk tihv
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: serving to make better or more clear; helpful.
Her constructive criticism helped me to improve my story.
synonyms:
helpful, productive, useful
similar words:
advantageous, beneficial, handy, practical, valuable
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derivations: constructively (adv.), constructiveness (n.)