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- [kon-sti-too-tiv, -tyoo-]
- /ˈkɒn stɪˌtu tɪv, -ˌtyu-/
- /kənˈstɪt.jʊ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-sti-too-tiv, -tyoo-]
- /ˈkɒn stɪˌtu tɪv, -ˌtyu-/
Definitions of constitutive word
- adjective constitutive having power to enact, appoint, or establish 3
- adjective constitutive (of a physical property) determined by the arrangement of atoms in a molecule rather than by their nature 3
- adjective constitutive (of an enzyme) formed continuously, irrespective of the cell's needs 3
- adjective constitutive having power to establish, appoint, or enact 3
- adjective constitutive making a thing what it is; basic 3
- adjective constitutive forming a part (of); constituent; component 3
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Origin of constitutive
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; constitute + -ive
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Parts of speech for Constitutive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
constitutive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constitutive
adj constitutive
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
- fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- integral — of, relating to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts.
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