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constitutional

/ˌkɑn.stɪˈt(j)u.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/noun, adjective5 syllables

Constitutional means: existing as an essential constituent or characteristic.

Synonyms for constitutional10

adjective, as in existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

built-in, inbuilt, inherent, integral, intrinsic, intrinsical

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

constituent, constitutive, organic, essential

Opposites of constitutional

unconstitutional

What does constitutional mean?5

adjective

1

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic“the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity”

2

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

3

of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup“constitutional walk”

4

sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government“the constitutional right of free speech”

noun

1

a regular walk taken as a form of exercise

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with constitutional?2

five syllables

institutional

6 syllables

unconstitutional
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Constitutional in a sentence

  • Morocco is a constitutional, democratic, parliamentary and social monarchy.yacsama
  • Constitutional democracies are designed to prevent dictatorship, and sometimes succeed at this for centuries.rul
  • America has an elaborate system of constitutional checks and balances.unknown
  • It was under these circumstances that the constitutional crisis began.sundown
  • Our whole case hinges on whether the government's actions were constitutional or not.darinmex
  • The constitutional court will issue a decision by noon today.AlanF_US
  • The king had clearly overstepped his constitutional role.PeterR
  • Sami has a constitutional right not to take the stand.OsoHombre

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Forms of constitutional

as a noun

plural
constitutionals