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Definition of constructively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

constructively

adverb

/kənˈstrʌktɪvli/

/kənˈstrʌktɪvli/

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in a way that has a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose
- Use your time constructively.
compare destructively

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