constructive

[Con*struct·ive]

If you have a constructive idea about how to improve society, you should share it. Something that is constructive brings about improvement and growth.

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Having ability to construct or form; employed in construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.

Adjective
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development; "constructive criticism"; "a constructive attitude"; "a constructive philosophy"; "constructive permission"

Adjective S.
emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good; "constructive criticism"


a.
Having ability to construct or form; employed in construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.

a.
Derived from, or depending on, construction or interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred.


Constructive

Con*struct"ive , a. [Cf. F. constructif.] 1. Having ability to construct or form; employed in construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.
The constructive fingers of Watts.
2. Derived from, or depending on, construction or interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred. Constructive crimes (Law), acts having effects analogous to those of some statutory or common law crimes; as, constructive treason. Constructive crimes are no longer recognized by the courts. -- Constructive notice, notice imputed by construction of law. -- Constructive trust, a trust which may be assumed to exist, though no actual mention of it be made.

Having ability to construct or form; employed in construction; as, to exhibit constructive power.

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Usage Examples

Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.

The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed.

Advertising is a racket, like the movies and the brokerage business. You cannot be honest without admitting that its constructive contribution to humanity is exactly minus zero.

A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life is change but believes that the change can be directed toward a constructive end.

The Constitution remains brilliant in its overall design and sound with respect to the Bill of Rights and the separation of powers. But there are numerous archaic provisions that inhibit constructive change and adaptation. These constitutional bits affect the daily life of the republic and every citizen in it.

I published in 1978 a report on dreams in the Journal of Clinical Psychology. It was the first study of its kind to demonstrate that it is possible for people to make constructive use of their dreams to improve their lives.

It is easier to learn to interpret dreams if you have a reason to use them for something constructive. You apply your dream insights to making constructive changes in your life.

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Other Usage Examples

Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to doubt almost everything. Do we not have faith in our own people's strengths and in our institutions? Can we afford distrust amongst ourselves?

I'm pretty good at gardening. It consumes my time, and it feels like I'm doing something constructive.

There is an irresistible demand to strengthen the leadership of the constructive forces of the world at the present momentous time. This is true because of stupendous, almost unbelievable changes which have taken place in recent years on every continent.

I've studied all my musical life, but learning is only good if you do something constructive with it.

Human nature is potentially aggressive and destructive and potentially orderly and constructive.

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

Afghanistan is going to be here a long time, and what's critical is that Afghanistan's relationship with its neighbors are, to the maximum extent they can be, constructive and operationally useful.

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this.

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