in·struc·tive

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• con|struc´tive|ly — con|struc|tive «kuhn STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tending to construct; building up; helpful: »During the experiment the teacher gave some constructive suggestions that prevented accidents. SYNONYM(S): formative, shaping. 2. having to do with… …   Useful english dictionary

• con|struc|tive — «kuhn STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tending to construct; building up; helpful: »During the experiment the teacher gave some constructive suggestions that prevented accidents. SYNONYM(S): formative, shaping. 2. having to do with construction;… …   Useful english dictionary

• de|struc´tive|ly — de|struc|tive «dih STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tnding to destroy; liable to cause destruction: »Termites are destructive insects. 2. destroying; causing destruction: »Fires and earthquakes are destructive. 3. tearing down; not helpful; not… …   Useful english dictionary

• de|struc|tive — «dih STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tnding to destroy; liable to cause destruction: »Termites are destructive insects. 2. destroying; causing destruction: »Fires and earthquakes are destructive. 3. tearing down; not helpful; not constructive:… …   Useful english dictionary

• in|struc´tive|ly — in|struc|tive «ihn STRUHK tihv», adjective. useful for instruction; giving knowledge or information; instructing: »A trip around the world is an instructive experience. –in|struc´tive|ly, adverb. –in|struc´tive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• in|struc|tive — «ihn STRUHK tihv», adjective. useful for instruction; giving knowledge or information; instructing: »A trip around the world is an instructive experience. –in|struc´tive|ly, adverb. –in|struc´tive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• ob|struc´tive|ly — ob|struc|tive «uhb STRUHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. tending or serving to obstruct; blocking or hindering: »Academies may be said to be obstructive to energy and inventive genius (Matthew Arnold). –n. a person or thing that obstructs.… …   Useful english dictionary

• ob|struc|tive — «uhb STRUHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. tending or serving to obstruct; blocking or hindering: »Academies may be said to be obstructive to energy and inventive genius (Matthew Arnold). –n. a person or thing that obstructs. –ob|struc´tive|ly,… …   Useful english dictionary

• con|struc´tive|ness — con|struc|tive «kuhn STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tending to construct; building up; helpful: »During the experiment the teacher gave some constructive suggestions that prevented accidents. SYNONYM(S): formative, shaping. 2. having to do with… …   Useful english dictionary

• de|struc´tive|ness — de|struc|tive «dih STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tnding to destroy; liable to cause destruction: »Termites are destructive insects. 2. destroying; causing destruction: »Fires and earthquakes are destructive. 3. tearing down; not helpful; not… …   Useful english dictionary

• in|struc´tive|ness — in|struc|tive «ihn STRUHK tihv», adjective. useful for instruction; giving knowledge or information; instructing: »A trip around the world is an instructive experience. –in|struc´tive|ly, adverb. –in|struc´tive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary