Main Entry: con·struc·tive

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈstrək-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1680

1 : declared such by judicial construction or interpretation <constructive fraud>
2 : of or relating to construction or creation
3 : promoting improvement or development <constructive criticism>

— con·struc·tive·ly adverb

— con·struc·tive·ness noun