constitutional

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Of a monarch: having a purely ceremonial role, or possessing powers limited by a constitution rather than plenary or unlimited powers.

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kɑnstəˈtuʃənəl

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Definition

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adjective

law
In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution.
lawalso politics
Of a monarch: having a purely ceremonial role, or possessing powers limited by a constitution rather than plenary or unlimited powers.
Relating to the constitution or composition of something; essential, fundamental.
For the benefit of one's constitution or health.
Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution or structure of one's body or mind.
law
Relating to a legal or political constitution ("the basic law of a nation or institution; the formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institution").

noun

A regular walk taken as a form of exercise
A walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing.
Something that aids or fosters one's constitution (health)

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency: Common
Typical Use: Everyday English

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Relating / compliance

constitutional governmentconstitutional system

Monarch

constitutional powerconstitutional authority

Other combinations

constitutional historyconstitutional provisionconstitutional reform

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Word family

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constitutionallyadverbDerived adverb
According to the constitution.

Compound terms

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constitutional union partynounCompound term
A former political party in the United States.
constitutional conventionnounCompound term
The convention of United States statesmen who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787.

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constitution of the united statesnounRelated term
The constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states.

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Antonyms

Sense: in compliance with or valid under a legal

unconstitutional

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