constituting
ˈkɒn.stɪˌtjuː.tɪŋ
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Definition of constituting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

compositionforming or making up something
  • The committee is constituting the new policy guidelines.
  • The constituting elements of the mixture are crucial.
  • Constituting a major part of the budget, the project was heavily scrutinized.
composing forming
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Origin of constituting

Latin, constituere (to set up)

Terms with constituting included in their meaning

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eighthadj.
fractional part
constituting one of eight equal parts
fifthadj.
fractional part
constituting one of five equal parts
ninthadj.
fractional part
constituting one of nine equal parts of something
fractional part
constituting one of seven equal parts
shortadj.
language
constituting an abbreviation or shortened form
fractional
constituting one of eleven equal parts of something
fractional
constituting one part in a million parts
completeness
constituting a whole with other parts

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  1. French:constituant, ...
  2. German:bildend, ...
  3. Italian:costituendo, ...
  4. Spanish:formando, ...
  5. Portuguese:formando, ...
  6. Chinese:构成的, ...
  7. Japanese:構成する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُكَوِّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכוֹנֵן, ...
  10. Russian:составляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:складаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:घटक, ...
constitute
ˈkɑːn.stɪ.tuːt

Definition of constitute - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
representationrepresent or be equivalent to
  • His actions constitute a breach of trust.
2.
compositionbe a part of a whole
  • Individual votes constitute the election results..
compose form
3.
legalcreate a law or rule
  • The council constituted new regulations.
enact establish institute
4.
appointmentappoint to a position or role
  • She was constituted as the new chairperson.
appoint assign designate
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Expressions with constitute

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have enough members present to make a meeting official
Five members constitute a quorum for this committee.
qualify as a punishable or illegal act under rules or law
Sharing that confidential report may constitute an offence under company policy.

Origin of constitute

Latin, constituere (to set up)

Examples of constitute in a sentence

  • For tax purposes, the payments constitute income.
  • These elements constitute the entire system.
  • The chapters constitute the bulk of the book.
  • The government constituted a new tax law.
  • The board constituted guidelines for ethical conduct.
  • He was constituted as the team leader.

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  1. French:constituer, composer, ...
  2. German:darstellen, bilden, ...
  3. Italian:costituire, formare, ...
  4. Spanish:constituir, formar, ...
  5. Portuguese:constituir, compor, ...
  6. Chinese:构成, 制定, ...
  7. Japanese:構成する, 成す, ...
  8. Arabic:شَكَّلَ, كَوَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָווֹת, לְהַוּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:составлять, являться частью, ...
  11. Ukrainian:становити, складати, ...
  12. Hindi:होना, हिस्सा होना, ...
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