a. Obs. rare–1. In 6 extructive. [f. L. ex(s)truct- ppl. stem of ex(s)truĕre (see EXSTRUCT) + -IVE.] Tending to build up.
1580. Fulke, Answ. Frarine’s Declar., 41. Papistry is both affirmative and extructive of al wickednes.
1818. in Todd.
1832. in Webster.
