constructive
/kənˈstrʌktɪv/
con · struc · tive
kən · ˈstrʌk · tɪv
English Definition
adj. helpful or positive
Significado en Español
constructivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xây dựng, tích cực
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Example Sentence
She gave constructive advice.
她给出了建设性建议。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
construct(build)+ive(form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “constructive”?
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A
Destructive
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B
Productive
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C
Disruptive
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D
Negative
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B — Productive.
“constructive” means adj. helpful or positive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her ______ feedback helped me greatly improve my essay.
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A
harmful
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B
constructive
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C
useless
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D
destructive
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B — constructive.
“constructive” means adj. helpful or positive
Common questions about “constructive”
What does “constructive” mean?
constructive — adj. helpful or positive. In Chinese: 建设性的.
How do you pronounce “constructive”?
constructive is pronounced /kənˈstrʌktɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · struc · tive.
How do you use “constructive” in a sentence?
She gave constructive advice. (她给出了建设性建议。)
What are synonyms for “constructive”?
positive, productive — all close in meaning to constructive (adj. helpful or positive).
Is “constructive” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. constructive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “constructive”?
construct(build)+ive(form)
