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constituent

/kənˈstɪtjuənt/noun, adjective4 syllables

Constituent means: constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup).

Synonyms for constituent12

noun, as in something determined in relation to something that includes it

part, portion, component part, component

noun, as in an abstract part of something

component, element, factor, ingredient

noun, as in an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

component, element

noun, as in (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction

grammatical constituent

adjective, as in constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

constitutional, constitutive, organic, essential

What does constituent mean?6

adjective

1

constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

noun

1

something determined in relation to something that includes it“he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself”

2

an abstract part of something“jealousy was a component of his character”

3

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system“spare components for cars”

4

(grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction

5

a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes“needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Constituent in a sentence

  • Until we know the constituent elements of human intelligence, we cannot create artificial intelligence.carlosalberto
  • The senator avowed his devotion to his constituents.unknown
  • The legislator talked at length with his constituents about beach erosion.verdulo
  • What are the constituents of a gin and tonic?catcher
  • Ingredients beyond these basic constituents are added for variations in flavor and texture.CM
  • You'll find that the voting patterns are completely out of wack with the constituents.sacredceltic
  • When the scandal broke, the Congressman's constituents were seething.unknown
  • We have at least four weeks to meet with our constituents and investigate this issue, don’t we?Objectivesea

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Forms of constituent

as a noun

plural
constituents