constructive

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  Contributing to the building or creation of something; helpful or beneficial.

  - "The constructive feedback helped improve the project."
  - "The constructive meeting focused on finding solutions to problems."

• Relating to or being a process or method designed to add value, resolve problems, or effect change.

  - "The company's constructive approach to conflict resolution has led to fewer disputes."
  - "The constructive process for managing change involves clear communication and collaboration."

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Antonyms

destructive , destructive

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Synonyms

productive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with constructive
constructive , destructive , persuasive , receptive

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Variants

List of all variants of constructive that leads to same result
constructive , constructively , constructiveness , constructivenesses

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Forms

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constructively, constructiveness, constructively

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Etymology

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From Latin constructivus, meaning 'building' or 'constructing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'constructivism' was first used in education by John Dewey in the late 1800s.

2. In mathematics, constructivism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes the importance of constructing mathematical objects and proofs from intuitive, concrete foundations.

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Related Concepts

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1. productive: Related concept. Productive and constructive are similar in that they both refer to processes or methods that add value or create something. However, productive refers specifically to the efficiency of a process, while constructive refers to the value or benefit it provides.

2. conflict resolution: Related concept. Constructive conflict resolution refers to a process for addressing and resolving conflicts in a way that is beneficial for all parties involved. It involves clear communication, active listening, and a focus on finding solutions that address the underlying issues.

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Culture

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In literature, constructive is often used to describe a process or approach that is helpful or beneficial. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout describes her father's method of teaching her to read as 'constructive'. In art, constructive art refers to a genre of abstract art that focuses on the arrangement of basic geometric forms.

How to Memorize "constructive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a construction site, with workers building something new and efficient. Imagine the process of creating something from the ground up, and how constructive actions contribute to this process.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'constructive' with the idea of building or creating something, and with the idea of being helpful or beneficial.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-o-n-s-t-r-u-c-t-i-v-e' to remember the meaning of the word. Each letter represents a word that starts with that letter, such as 'contribute' and 'constructive'.

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