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constructively

/kənˈstrʌk.tɪv.li/
con · struc · tive · ly

Adjective:constructive
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1

In a useful, helpful, or beneficial manner that promotes improvement, progress, or positive development.

Example

"The manager encouraged the team to discuss their disagreements constructively rather than assigning blame."


2

In law, by legal interpretation, inference, or implication rather than by actual or explicit fact.

Example

"Because the landlord failed to repair the heating during winter, the tenant was constructively evicted from the apartment."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Constructively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/constructively
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