constituent
kənˈstɪtʃuənt
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Definition of constituent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
politicsresident represented by an elected official
  • The senator listened to her constituents' concerns.
elector voter
2.
ingredientTECH.component of a mixture or systemTECH.
  • Salt is a constituent in many recipes.
element ingredient part
3.
linguisticsTECH.functional element of a phrase or clauseTECH.
  • The subject is a constituent of the sentence.
component element
4.
legalTECH.one who appoints another as attorneyTECH.
  • The constituent gave power of attorney to her son.
client principal

Adjective

elementforming part of a whole, especially in structure or organization
  • Each constituent part is essential for the machine's function.
component integral structural
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Expressions with constituent

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one of the basic pieces that make up something larger
Each constituent part of the engine must be checked carefully.
group elected to draft a new constitution
The constituent assembly was elected to draft a new constitution.
word or phrase forming part of a sentence
The subject is a grammatical constituent of the sentence.
authority to create or fundamentally change a political constitution
Many scholars argue that constituent power belongs to the people.
part that combines with others to form a larger organized whole
Each constituent unit must submit its annual report to the central office.
element of a sentence analyzed in syntax
In the sentence, 'The quick brown fox', 'quick brown' is an immediate constituent..

Origin of constituent

Latin, constituere (to set up)

Terms with constituent included in their meaning

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structure
forming a constituent part of something else
process
separate into constituent elements or parts
arrangement
way in which constituent parts are interrelated or arranged
chemistry
number of constituent particles in one mole of a substance
chemistry
chemically distinct constituent in a system
blood
any constituent involved in blood coagulation
structure
the arrangement and union of the constituent parts of a thing
analysis
divide into constituent parts

Examples of constituent in a sentence

  • Constituents gathered to discuss the new policy.
  • Water is a constituent of blood.
  • Carbon is a constituent of carbon dioxide.
  • The verb phrase acts as a constituent in the clause.
  • Each constituent plays a role in sentence structure.
  • The constituent signed the legal documents with care.

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  1. French:électeur, constitutif, ...
  2. German:Wähler, konstituierend, ...
  3. Italian:elettore, costitutivo, ...
  4. Spanish:elector, constitutivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:eleitor, integrante, ...
  6. Chinese:选民, 组成的, ...
  7. Japanese:有権者, 構成要素の, ...
  8. Arabic:ناخِب, مكوِّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹחֵר, רְכִיב, ...
  10. Russian:избиратель, составной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виборець, складовий, ...
  12. Hindi:मतदाता, संघटक, ...
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