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constructively

[kənˈstrʌktɪvli]
adverb
construtivamente
1. In a way that is intended to be helpful or to improve something
The teacher gave constructively critical feedback on the essay.
O professor deu feedback criticamente construtivo sobre o ensaio.
2. In a manner that serves to build or develop something positive
We should discuss this issue constructively to find solutions.
Devemos discutir este assunto de forma construtiva para encontrar soluções.
3. In legal terms, implicitly or by implication rather than explicitly
The contract was constructively breached when the company failed to meet its obligations.
O contrato foi implicitamente violado quando a empresa não cumpriu suas obrigações.
Synonyms
helpfullypositivelyproductivelybeneficially
Antonyms
destructivelynegativelyunhelpfullycounterproductively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construtivamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
construtivamente
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
construtivamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

constructive criticism
in a constructive manner
constructive engagement
constructive dialogue
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