Definition of constructive in English:

constructive

adjective kənˈstrʌktɪvkənˈstrəktɪv

1Having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose.
constructive advice
有益的建议。
Example sentencesExamples
- The trouble with such sites is that it is just as easy for someone vandalise their pages as it is for someone to add something useful or constructive.
- I told him he needed to be supportive and indulge me in some positive constructive advice.
- He said it was a useful and constructive meeting following on from the previous meeting.
- Authors might rate reviews as useful, creative, constructive, or crucial to their paper.
- Oh, and thank you for all the advice, I love constructive criticism.
- Generally speaking, I find the critique to be constructive and useful though largely misguided.
- If so, I am opening up myself to constructive criticism or helpful comments.
- Any advice and/or constructive criticism is welcome, as always.
- Comments, advice, suggestions or constructive criticism are especially welcome.
- They must try to profit from experience and constructive advice.
- I'd like someone to come up with a van, haul them off and put them to constructive purpose.
- Gendering transport history offers a full, useful and constructive tool of analysis.
- Suppose, further, that she attempts to use bulldozers for constructive purposes.
- At the same time, impeding the efforts of soldiers at war serves no constructive purpose.
- The question which now must be asked of Teagasc is what constructive purpose do these reports serve.
- I think that parents should work with schools in a constructive partnership to benefit all parties.
- Go to work for the day, lose yourself in something constructive, the benefits outweigh the negatives.
- Plus she's a regular reviewer with some grand advice and constructive criticism.
- Keeping a murderer in prison costs upwards of £25,000 a year which could be better used for constructive purposes.
- Most of the comments here are delightfully informative, useful or otherwise constructive, and I'm happy to keep it that way!
Synonyms
positive, useful, of use, helpful, encouraging
productive, practical, valuable, profitable, worthwhile, effective, beneficial, advantageous
2Law
Not obvious or stated explicitly; derived by inference.
constructive liability
推定责任。
Example sentencesExamples
- The claim to a trust is a claim to a remedial and not an institutional constructive trust and the limitation period is again 6 years.
- Further, the composition of liability as a constructive trustee is wider than a tracing order in equity.
- Traditionally there has been a reluctance to use a driving offence as the unlawful act in constructive manslaughter.
- It should be noted that constructive manslaughter requires the commission of an unlawful act.
- The fault requirement for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm reveals that it is an offence of constructive liability.
3Mathematics
Relating to, based on, or denoting mathematical proofs which show how an entity may in principle be constructed or arrived at in a finite number of steps.
〔数〕（与）推断（有关）的；以推断为基础的
Example sentencesExamples
- His repudiation of excluded middle flows from his constructive conception of mathematics.
- His criticism was built on the fact that he believed only in constructive mathematics.
- His main work was on the constructive theory of functions and approximation theory.
- He made a good start to solving this problem for n = 2 when he found a constructive proof of a finite basis for binary forms.
- He is perhaps best known, however, as one of the founders of the constructive approach to contemporary mathematics.

Derivatives

constructiveness

noun

Multiple honour rolls could address different aspects, such as helpfulness to editors, high ratings from fellow reviewers, or good marks from rejected authors on constructiveness.
Example sentencesExamples
- First of all, the book takes children seriously in their own right, in acknowledging their constructiveness as actors, not only for themselves and their own lives but also for society as a whole.
- They feel that as the biggest constituent part of Britain, they have a sense of responsibility to other smaller parts and that they have to demonstrate a certain constructiveness to their political demands.
- In fairness, the local authority have played an important part in improving the physical environment for business but their constructiveness in this regard is now being nullified by their destructiveness.
- And then the book tries to approach the idea that you need to permanently sustain that cycle of creative constructiveness.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in sense 2): from late Latin constructivus, from Latin construct- 'heap together', from the verb construere (see construct).

Definition of constructive in US English:

constructive

adjectivekənˈstrəktɪvkənˈstrəktiv

1Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.
建设性的；有用的；有益的
constructive criticism
Example sentencesExamples
- Gendering transport history offers a full, useful and constructive tool of analysis.
- I think that parents should work with schools in a constructive partnership to benefit all parties.
- I told him he needed to be supportive and indulge me in some positive constructive advice.
- He said it was a useful and constructive meeting following on from the previous meeting.
- At the same time, impeding the efforts of soldiers at war serves no constructive purpose.
- I'd like someone to come up with a van, haul them off and put them to constructive purpose.
- Plus she's a regular reviewer with some grand advice and constructive criticism.
- Go to work for the day, lose yourself in something constructive, the benefits outweigh the negatives.
- Any advice and/or constructive criticism is welcome, as always.
- The question which now must be asked of Teagasc is what constructive purpose do these reports serve.
- Authors might rate reviews as useful, creative, constructive, or crucial to their paper.
- Most of the comments here are delightfully informative, useful or otherwise constructive, and I'm happy to keep it that way!
- They must try to profit from experience and constructive advice.
- Suppose, further, that she attempts to use bulldozers for constructive purposes.
- If so, I am opening up myself to constructive criticism or helpful comments.
- Generally speaking, I find the critique to be constructive and useful though largely misguided.
- Comments, advice, suggestions or constructive criticism are especially welcome.
- Keeping a murderer in prison costs upwards of £25,000 a year which could be better used for constructive purposes.
- Oh, and thank you for all the advice, I love constructive criticism.
- The trouble with such sites is that it is just as easy for someone vandalise their pages as it is for someone to add something useful or constructive.
Synonyms
positive, useful, of use, helpful, encouraging
2Law
Derived by inference; implied by operation of law; not obvious or explicit.
〔律〕推定的
constructive liability
推定责任。
Example sentencesExamples
- Further, the composition of liability as a constructive trustee is wider than a tracing order in equity.
- It should be noted that constructive manslaughter requires the commission of an unlawful act.
- Traditionally there has been a reluctance to use a driving offence as the unlawful act in constructive manslaughter.
- The fault requirement for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm reveals that it is an offence of constructive liability.
- The claim to a trust is a claim to a remedial and not an institutional constructive trust and the limitation period is again 6 years.
3Mathematics
Relating to, based on, or denoting mathematical proofs which show how an entity may in principle be constructed or arrived at in a finite number of steps.
〔数〕（与）推断（有关）的；以推断为基础的
Example sentencesExamples
- His main work was on the constructive theory of functions and approximation theory.
- His repudiation of excluded middle flows from his constructive conception of mathematics.
- His criticism was built on the fact that he believed only in constructive mathematics.
- He made a good start to solving this problem for n = 2 when he found a constructive proof of a finite basis for binary forms.
- He is perhaps best known, however, as one of the founders of the constructive approach to contemporary mathematics.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in constructive (sense 2)): from late Latin constructivus, from Latin construct- ‘heap together’, from the verb construere (see construct).

单词	constructive
释义	Definition of constructive in English: constructive adjective kənˈstrʌktɪvkənˈstrəktɪv 1Having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose. constructive advice 有益的建议。 Example sentencesExamples The trouble with such sites is that it is just as easy for someone vandalise their pages as it is for someone to add something useful or constructive. I told him he needed to be supportive and indulge me in some positive constructive advice. He said it was a useful and constructive meeting following on from the previous meeting. Authors might rate reviews as useful, creative, constructive, or crucial to their paper. Oh, and thank you for all the advice, I love constructive criticism. Generally speaking, I find the critique to be constructive and useful though largely misguided. If so, I am opening up myself to constructive criticism or helpful comments. Any advice and/or constructive criticism is welcome, as always. Comments, advice, suggestions or constructive criticism are especially welcome. They must try to profit from experience and constructive advice. I'd like someone to come up with a van, haul them off and put them to constructive purpose. Gendering transport history offers a full, useful and constructive tool of analysis. Suppose, further, that she attempts to use bulldozers for constructive purposes. At the same time, impeding the efforts of soldiers at war serves no constructive purpose. The question which now must be asked of Teagasc is what constructive purpose do these reports serve. I think that parents should work with schools in a constructive partnership to benefit all parties. Go to work for the day, lose yourself in something constructive, the benefits outweigh the negatives. Plus she's a regular reviewer with some grand advice and constructive criticism. Keeping a murderer in prison costs upwards of £25,000 a year which could be better used for constructive purposes. Most of the comments here are delightfully informative, useful or otherwise constructive, and I'm happy to keep it that way! Synonyms positive, useful, of use, helpful, encouraging productive, practical, valuable, profitable, worthwhile, effective, beneficial, advantageous 2Law Not obvious or stated explicitly; derived by inference. constructive liability 推定责任。 Example sentencesExamples The claim to a trust is a claim to a remedial and not an institutional constructive trust and the limitation period is again 6 years. Further, the composition of liability as a constructive trustee is wider than a tracing order in equity. Traditionally there has been a reluctance to use a driving offence as the unlawful act in constructive manslaughter. It should be noted that constructive manslaughter requires the commission of an unlawful act. The fault requirement for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm reveals that it is an offence of constructive liability. 3Mathematics Relating to, based on, or denoting mathematical proofs which show how an entity may in principle be constructed or arrived at in a finite number of steps. 〔数〕（与）推断（有关）的；以推断为基础的 Example sentencesExamples His repudiation of excluded middle flows from his constructive conception of mathematics. His criticism was built on the fact that he believed only in constructive mathematics. His main work was on the constructive theory of functions and approximation theory. He made a good start to solving this problem for n = 2 when he found a constructive proof of a finite basis for binary forms. He is perhaps best known, however, as one of the founders of the constructive approach to contemporary mathematics. Derivatives constructiveness noun Multiple honour rolls could address different aspects, such as helpfulness to editors, high ratings from fellow reviewers, or good marks from rejected authors on constructiveness. Example sentencesExamples First of all, the book takes children seriously in their own right, in acknowledging their constructiveness as actors, not only for themselves and their own lives but also for society as a whole. They feel that as the biggest constituent part of Britain, they have a sense of responsibility to other smaller parts and that they have to demonstrate a certain constructiveness to their political demands. In fairness, the local authority have played an important part in improving the physical environment for business but their constructiveness in this regard is now being nullified by their destructiveness. And then the book tries to approach the idea that you need to permanently sustain that cycle of creative constructiveness. Origin Mid 17th century (in sense 2): from late Latin constructivus, from Latin construct- 'heap together', from the verb construere (see construct). Definition of constructive in US English: constructive adjectivekənˈstrəktɪvkənˈstrəktiv 1Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up. 建设性的；有用的；有益的 constructive criticism Example sentencesExamples Gendering transport history offers a full, useful and constructive tool of analysis. I think that parents should work with schools in a constructive partnership to benefit all parties. I told him he needed to be supportive and indulge me in some positive constructive advice. He said it was a useful and constructive meeting following on from the previous meeting. At the same time, impeding the efforts of soldiers at war serves no constructive purpose. I'd like someone to come up with a van, haul them off and put them to constructive purpose. Plus she's a regular reviewer with some grand advice and constructive criticism. Go to work for the day, lose yourself in something constructive, the benefits outweigh the negatives. Any advice and/or constructive criticism is welcome, as always. The question which now must be asked of Teagasc is what constructive purpose do these reports serve. Authors might rate reviews as useful, creative, constructive, or crucial to their paper. Most of the comments here are delightfully informative, useful or otherwise constructive, and I'm happy to keep it that way! They must try to profit from experience and constructive advice. Suppose, further, that she attempts to use bulldozers for constructive purposes. If so, I am opening up myself to constructive criticism or helpful comments. Generally speaking, I find the critique to be constructive and useful though largely misguided. Comments, advice, suggestions or constructive criticism are especially welcome. Keeping a murderer in prison costs upwards of £25,000 a year which could be better used for constructive purposes. Oh, and thank you for all the advice, I love constructive criticism. The trouble with such sites is that it is just as easy for someone vandalise their pages as it is for someone to add something useful or constructive. Synonyms positive, useful, of use, helpful, encouraging 2Law Derived by inference; implied by operation of law; not obvious or explicit. 〔律〕推定的 constructive liability 推定责任。 Example sentencesExamples Further, the composition of liability as a constructive trustee is wider than a tracing order in equity. It should be noted that constructive manslaughter requires the commission of an unlawful act. Traditionally there has been a reluctance to use a driving offence as the unlawful act in constructive manslaughter. The fault requirement for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm reveals that it is an offence of constructive liability. The claim to a trust is a claim to a remedial and not an institutional constructive trust and the limitation period is again 6 years. 3Mathematics Relating to, based on, or denoting mathematical proofs which show how an entity may in principle be constructed or arrived at in a finite number of steps. 〔数〕（与）推断（有关）的；以推断为基础的 Example sentencesExamples His main work was on the constructive theory of functions and approximation theory. His repudiation of excluded middle flows from his constructive conception of mathematics. His criticism was built on the fact that he believed only in constructive mathematics. He made a good start to solving this problem for n = 2 when he found a constructive proof of a finite basis for binary forms. He is perhaps best known, however, as one of the founders of the constructive approach to contemporary mathematics. Origin Mid 17th century (in constructive (sense 2)): from late Latin constructivus, from Latin construct- ‘heap together’, from the verb construere (see construct).
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