constructive
adjectiveHow many syllables in constructive?
There are 3 syllables in the word constructive.Divide constructive into syllables:
con · struc · tive
How to pronounce constructive:
Definition of constructive:
- constructive (adjective):
- useful and helpful
- declared such by judicial construction or interpretation
- constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development.
Synonyms for constructive:
causal
creative
formative
helpful
inferential
positive
practical
productive
reconstructive
rehabilitative
shaping
structural
useful
valuable
Antonyms for constructive:
abortive
adverse
bad
barren
counterproductive
destructive
detrimental
disadvantageous
doubtful
dysfunctional
empty
expendable
feckless
frivolous
fruitless
futile
good-for-nothing
harmful
hopeless
hurting
immaterial
impotent
impracticable
impractical
improper
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