constitution
ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃən
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Noun

1.
medicalphysical makeup of a person
  • Her robust constitution allowed her to recover quickly from the illness.
body form physique
2.
governmentTECH.formal system of laws governing a stateTECH.
  • The constitution outlines the rights of citizens.
charter
3.
founding charterTECH.legal document describing a formal systemTECH.
  • The constitution was signed by the founding fathers.
charter fundamental law
4.
formationRareact of forming or establishing somethingRare
  • The constitution of the committee took several weeks.
creation establishment formation
5.
religionDateddocument issued by religious authorityDated
  • The new constitution was read during the mass.
charter code
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Expressions with constitution

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very strong health and rarely gets sick
Despite the harsh conditions, she has an iron constitution.
lack of physical strength
Her weak constitution made it hard for her to lift heavy objects.
the genetic makeup of an organism
The genetic constitution of the plant determines its color.

Origin of constitution

Latin, constitutio (arrangement)

Terms with constitution included in their meaning

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strength
having a strong or robust constitution
legal
someone who interprets the Constitution by its meaning at the time of writing
legal
the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
legal
amendment to the US Constitution protecting against self-incrimination
US Constitution
amendment protecting free speech, religion, and press rights
right to petition
part of the US Constitution allowing petitions to the government
right to assemble
part of the US Constitution allowing peaceful gatherings
government system
monarch's power limited by constitution or laws

Examples of constitution in a sentence

  • A weak constitution made him susceptible to infections.
  • The constitution was amended to include new rights.
  • Debates about the constitution lasted for months.
  • The constitution outlines the rights of citizens.
  • Amending the constitution requires a lengthy process.
  • The constitution of the new club was announced yesterday.

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  1. French:constitution, charte, ...
  2. German:körperliche Verfassung, Verfassung, ...
  3. Italian:costituzione, carta costituzionale, ...
  4. Spanish:complexión, formación, ...
  5. Portuguese:constituição física, constituição, ...
  6. Chinese:体质, 宪法, ...
  7. Japanese:体質, 憲法, ...
  8. Arabic:بنية, دُسْتُور, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֹוסֶן גּוּפָנִי, חֻקָּה, ...
  10. Russian:физическое состояние, конституция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фізична конституція, конституція, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक गठन, संविधान, ...
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