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- [kon-sti-too-shuh n, -tyoo-]
- /ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu-/
- /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
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- [kon-sti-too-shuh n, -tyoo-]
- /ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of constitution word
- countable noun constitution The constitution of a country or organization is the system of laws which formally states people's rights and duties. 4
- countable noun constitution Your constitution is your health. 4
- noun constitution the way in which a thing is composed; physical make-up; structure 3
- noun constitution the fundamental political principles on which a state is governed, esp when considered as embodying the rights of the subjects of that state 3
- noun constitution (in certain countries, esp Australia and the US) a statute embodying such principles 3
- noun constitution a person's state of health 3
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Origin of constitution
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English constitucion edict, ordinance < Anglo-French < Latin constitūtiōn- (stem of constitūtiō). See constitute, -ion
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Parts of speech for Constitution
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constitution popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constitution
noun constitution
- structure — mode of building, construction, or organization; arrangement of parts, elements, or constituents: a pyramidal structure.
- nature — has the X nature
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- habit — an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary: the habit of looking both ways before crossing the street.
- character — The character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places.
Antonyms for constitution
noun constitution
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
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