constructiveness

constructiveness
See constructively.

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  • constructiveness — n. productiveness, creativeness, helpfulness …   English contemporary dictionary

  • constructiveness — con·struc·tive·ness …   English syllables

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  • constructive — adjective Date: circa 1680 1. declared such by judicial construction or interpretation < constructive fraud > 2. of or relating to construction or creation 3. promoting improvement or development < constructive criticism > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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