constitutive

con·sti·tu·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon-sti-too-tiv, -tyoo-]
- /ˈkɒn stɪˌtu tɪv, -ˌtyu-/
- /kənˈstɪt.jʊ.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

See all 15 definitions of constitutive

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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

Full grammatical hierarchy of Constitutive

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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Synonyms 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.

All 8 Synonyms of constitutive

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