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- [uhn-kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo-]
- /ˌʌn kɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl, -ˈtyu-/
- /ʌnˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo-]
- /ˌʌn kɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of unconstitutional word
- adjective unconstitutional not constitutional; unauthorized by or inconsistent with the constitution, as of a country. 1
- adjective unconstitutional forbidden by a constitution 1
- adjective unconstitutional contrary to principles of US constitution 1
- adjective unconstitutional If something is unconstitutional, it breaks the rules of a political system. 0
- adjective unconstitutional at variance with or not permitted by a constitution 0
- adjective unconstitutional not in accordance with or permitted by a constitution, specif. the U.S. Constitution; not constitutional 0
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Origin of unconstitutional
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; un-1 + constitutional
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Parts of speech for Unconstitutional
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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unconstitutional popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% 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.
unconstitutional usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unconstitutional
adj unconstitutional
- black-market — to black-marketeer.
- illegal — forbidden by law or statute.
- illegitimate — born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child.
adjective unconstitutional
- extralegal — (of an action or situation) beyond the authority of the law; not regulated by the law.
- outlawed — a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
Antonyms for unconstitutional
adjective unconstitutional
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
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