constructive

== English == === Etymology === From Latin cōnstrūctīvus. By surface analysis, construct +‎ -ive. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ === Adjective === constructive (comparative more constructive, superlative most constructive) Relating to or causing construction. Antonym: destructive Carefully considered and meant to be helpful. Synonyms: productive, helpful, useful Serving a useful purpose. (law) Deemed after the fact to exist or to have occurred, despite the formal process not having been followed; often when there was no intention to do so at the time. constructive dismissal constructive notice constructive trust Not direct or expressed, but inferred. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === == French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kɔ̃s.tʁyk.tiv/ === Adjective === constructive feminine singular of constructif