constitutional
Constitutional (adj) means relating to, or permitted by, a country's or organization's constitution. Example: “The court ruled the law was constitutional.”
How to Use Constitutional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLawful under a constitution, or (as a noun) a health walk.
Word Forms
more constitutional comparative, constitutionals plural, most constitutional superlative
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Etymology
From constitution + the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Related Words
Rhymes for constitutional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “constitutional” mean?
The word “constitutional” means relating to, or permitted by, a country's or organization's constitution. In plain terms, lawful under a constitution, or (as a noun) a health walk.
How do you pronounce “constitutional”?
“Constitutional” is pronounced kon-stih-TYOO-shn-l (/ˌkɑn.stɪˈt(j)u.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “constitutional” in a sentence?
Here is “constitutional” used in a sentence: “The court ruled the law was constitutional.”
What part of speech is “constitutional”?
Depending on how it is used, “constitutional” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “constitutional” a common word?
“Constitutional” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “constitutional” have?
“Constitutional” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to, or permitted by, a country's or organization's constitution.
What is the difference between "constitutional" and "unconstitutional"?
"Constitutional" describes something permitted by or consistent with a constitution, while "unconstitutional" describes something that conflicts with it. A court may rule that a law is unconstitutional if it breaches the constitution.
What is the difference between "constitutional" and "legal"?
"Legal" means allowed by or relating to the law in general, while "constitutional" specifically means allowed by or relating to a country's or organisation's constitution. A law can be legal in the sense of being on the books yet still be challenged as unconstitutional.