CONSTRUCTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONSTRUCTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “constructive”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “constructive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Constructive” are: positive, useful, helpful, encouraging

Constructive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Constructive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “constructive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not obvious or stated explicitly; derived by inference.
• Relating to, based on, or denoting mathematical proofs which show how an entity may in principle be constructed or arrived at in a finite number of steps.
• Having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose.
• Emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good.
• Constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development.

Synonyms of "Constructive" as an adjective (4 Words)

encouraging	Giving courage or confidence or hope. She gave me an encouraging smile.
helpful	Providing assistance or serving a useful function. People are friendly and helpful.
positive	Having a positive charge. There needs to be a positive approach to young offenders.
useful	Having a useful function. A useful pace bowler.

Usage Examples of "Constructive" as an adjective

• Constructive criticism.
• Constructive permission.
• A constructive philosophy.
• Constructive advice.
• A constructive attitude.
• Constructive liability.

Associations of "Constructive" (30 Words)

anatomical	An expression that relates to anatomy. Anatomical research.
applied	(of a subject of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical. Applied physics.
building	The occupants of a building. The building of democracy in Guatemala.
clinically	In a clinical manner. A clinically lit room.
computer	An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
congruence	The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate. The results show quite good congruence with recent studies.
developmental	Concerned with ontogenetic development, especially embryonic development in animals. Developmental biology.
formative	A formative element. A formative influence.
framework	An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object. A conservatory in a delicate framework of iron.
functional	Designed for or capable of a particular function or use. A functional role.
functionalist	An adherent of functionalism.
illiteracy	The inability to read or write. The ineffective educational system meant that illiteracy was widespread.
lineament	A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face. His lineaments were very regular.
morph	An image that has been morphed. The characters can be morphed on screen.
morphological	Relating to or concerned with the formation of admissible words in a language. Studies of genetic variation of morphological traits in mammals.
morphology	Studies of the rules for forming admissible words. A generative approach to Italian morphology.
neurobiologist	A specialist in neurobiology.
obsolescence	The process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date. Gunpowder brought about the obsolescence of many weapons.
positive	An adjective or adverb in the positive degree. The photographic process involves separate runs with the red green and blue separation positives.
positivistic	Of or relating to positivism.
practical	Having or put to a practical purpose or use. He is a very practical person.
pragmatic	Relating to pragmatics. A matter of fact or pragmatic approach to the problem.
programming	Creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something. The programming of shows.
rehabilitative	Helping to restore to good condition. Rehabilitative exercises.
rigidity	The quality of being rigid and rigorously severe. The rigidity of the school system.
structural	Relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure. There have been structural changes in the industry.
technology	Machinery and equipment developed from engineering or other applied sciences. Advances in computer technology.
theoretical	Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations. The theoretical value of their work.
useful	Having a useful function. Aspirins are useful for headaches.
utilitarian	An adherent of utilitarianism. A utilitarian building.