constructive

//kənˈstrʌktɪv//
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Adjective

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1

Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up or improve something.

She gave me some constructive feedback on my presentation.

2

Relating to or involving the process of constructing or building.

The constructive phase of the project will begin next month.

3

(Law) Derived by inference or interpretation rather than being explicitly stated.

The court ruled that his silence constituted constructive consent.