constructive

• Einer nützlichen Sache dienend; förderlich für die Schaffung oder Verbesserung von etwas.

Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up or improve something.

1. Helpful and positiveB2formal

   Serving a useful purpose; intended to help improve something.

   Konstruktiv

   • She gave me constructive feedback on my essay.
   • The meeting was very constructive and productive.
   • He offered constructive criticism to help the team improve.

   Synonymebeneficialeffectivehelpfulpositivepracticalproductiveusefulvaluable

   Antonymedestructivedetrimentalharmfulnegativeunhelpful

2. C1formal

   Relating to building or creating something, often used in a legal or technical context.

   konstruktiv

   • The company took constructive steps to resolve the dispute.
   • The court considered the constructive trust in the case.
   • Constructive dialogue is essential for progress.

   Synonymebuildingcreativeformativeproductive

   Antonymedemolishingdestructive