constructive [kənˈstrʌktɪv] ADJ
1. constructive criticism, action:
- constructive
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2. constructive LAW:
- constructive trust
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3. constructive ECON:
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Layer thicknesses are chosen to produce destructive interference in the beams reflected from the interfaces, and constructive interference in the corresponding transmitted beams.
en.wikipedia.org We call the attention of the patriotic citizens of our country to its record of efficiency, economy and constructive legislation.
en.wikipedia.org The framework aids the design of robust, scalable, virtual, constructive, stand-alone, and distributed simulation applications.
en.wikipedia.org As ownership furnished the ordinary qualification for franchise in the counties, so in the boroughs, occupation, actual or constructive, was the basis of the suffrage.
en.wikipedia.org The defender was especially quick and constructive and very strong offensive.
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