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constitutional

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo-]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the constitution of a state, organization, etc.

  2. subject to the provisions of such a constitution.

    a constitutional monarchy.

  3. provided by, in accordance with, or not prohibited by, such a constitution.

    the constitutional powers of the president; a law held to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.

  4. belonging to or inherent in the character or makeup of a person's body or mind.

    a constitutional weakness for sweets.

  5. pertaining to the constitution or composition of a thing; essential.

  6. beneficial to one's constitution; healthful.

    constitutional exercise.



noun

  1. a walk or other mild exercise taken for the benefit of one's health.

constitutional

/ ˌɒԲɪˈːʃəə /

adjective

  1. denoting, characteristic of, or relating to a constitution

  2. authorized by or subject to a constitution

  3. of or inherent in the physical make-up or basic nature of a person or thing

    a constitutional weakness

  4. beneficial to one's general physical wellbeing

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a regular walk taken for the benefit of one's health

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • anticonstitutional adjective
  • anticonstitutionally adverb
  • hyperconstitutional adjective
  • hyperconstitutionally adverb
  • nonconstitutional adjective
  • proconstitutional adjective
  • quasi-constitutional adjective
  • quasi-constitutionally adverb
  • superconstitutional adjective
  • superconstitutionally adverb
  • ˌDzԲپˈٳܳپDzԲ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of constitutional1

First recorded in 1675–85; constitution + -al 1
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Example Sentences

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The deployment “continues to inflame the situation on the ground, and undermines the constitutional balance of power between the federal government and the states,” the letter read.

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In Mongolia, before they can change the constitution they have to do a national deliberative poll, with an independently elected advisory committee supervising and vetting suggestions for constitutional amendments from the public.

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Kelly’s attorney, Brindley, said in his motion that his client’s “continued incarceration while he knows his life is in jeopardy constitutes cruel and unusual punishment,” a violation of his constitutional rights.

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Hegseth told senators that every action taken in Los Angeles was "constitutional" and “lawful” but wasn’t able to provide the specific statute that authorized the administration to deploy active-duty Marines.

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In an overheated rant posted to X, the Trump adviser said that Bass and Newsom sought the "nullification... of federal law, of national sovereignty, and of the bedrock constitutional command of one national government."

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