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constructive

/kənˈstrʌktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does constructive mean?

adjective

Tending to build or help to build something; intended to be helpful or useful. Constructive criticism is criticism that is given in a helpful way.

Example

"The team's constructive feedback helped us to improve our design."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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