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OBSTRUCTIVELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does obstructively mean? 

OBSTRUCTIVELY (adverb)
  The adverb OBSTRUCTIVELY has 1 sense:

1. in an obstructive mannerplay

  Familiarity information: OBSTRUCTIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OBSTRUCTIVELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an obstructive manner

Synonyms:

hinderingly; obstructively

Context example:

he acted very obstructively when we tried to carry out our project

Pertainym:

obstructive (preventing movement)


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