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unconstructive

con·struc·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-struhk-tiv]
    • /kənˈstrʌk tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-struhk-tiv]
    • /kənˈstrʌk tɪv/

Definitions of unconstructive word

  • adjective unconstructive helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive): constructive criticism. 1
  • adjective unconstructive of, relating to, or of the nature of construction; structural. 1
  • adjective unconstructive deduced by inference or interpretation; inferential: constructive permission. 1
  • adjective unconstructive Law. denoting an act or condition not directly expressed but inferred from other acts or conditions. 1
  • adjective unconstructive not constructive 0
  • adjective unconstructive Not constructive; unhelpful. 0
See all 6 definitions of unconstructive

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Origin of unconstructive

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Medieval Latin constrūctīvus, equivalent to Latin constrūct(us) (see construct) + īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Unconstructive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unconstructive

unconstructive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for unconstructive

adjective unconstructive

  • negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
Just one Synonym for unconstructive

Antonyms for unconstructive

adj unconstructive

  • good for — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
  • helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
All 2 Antonyms of unconstructive

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