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- [kuh n-stich-oo-uh nt]
- /kənˈstɪtʃ u ənt/
- /kənˈstɪt.ju.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-stich-oo-uh nt]
- /kənˈstɪtʃ u ənt/
Definitions of constituent word
- countable noun constituent A constituent is someone who lives in a particular constituency, especially someone who is able to vote in an election. 3
- countable noun constituent A constituent of a mixture, substance, or system is one of the things from which it is formed. 3
- adjective constituent The constituent parts of something are the things from which it is formed. 3
- adjective constituent forming part of a whole; component 3
- adjective constituent having the power to frame a constitution or to constitute a government (esp in the phrases constituent assembly, constituent power) 3
- adjective constituent electing or having the power to elect 3
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Origin of constituent
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin constituent- (stem of constituēns, present participle of constituere to set up, found, constitute), equivalent to con- con- + -stitu- (combining form of statuere to set up) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Constituent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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constituent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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 constituent
noun constituent
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- component — The components of something are the parts that it is made of.
- board — A board is a flat, thin, rectangular piece of wood or plastic which is used for a particular purpose.
- portion — a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it: I read a portion of the manuscript.
- part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
adjective constituent
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- integral — of, relating to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts.
- fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- principal — first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost.
- combining — the process or an act of combining two or more things
Antonyms for constituent
noun constituent
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
adjective constituent
- accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
- additional — Additional things are extra things apart from the ones already present.
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- inessential — not essential; not necessary; nonessential.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
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