# constructing vs constructive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### constructing
*noun · frequency rank #13,123*
An act of construction.

### constructive
*adjective · IPA /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ · frequency rank #9,864*
Relating to or causing construction.

## Source
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