constructive
English
Etymology
From Middle French constructif.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/
Adjective
constructive (comparative more constructive, superlative most constructive)
- Relating to or causing construction.
- Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.
- (law) Imputed by law; created to give legal effect to something for equitable reasons, as with constructive notice or a constructive trust.
- Not direct or expressed, but inferred.
Synonyms
- (carefully considered and meant to be helpful): productive
Antonyms
- (relating to or causing construction): destructive
- (carefully considered and meant to be helpful): destructive
Derived terms
Translations
relating to or causing construction
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carefully considered and meant to be helpful
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French
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