adj
constituent
kuhn-STIHT-yoo-uhnt
adj
1
Being one of the parts that make up a whole.
"Hydrogen and oxygen are the constituent elements of water."
noun
1
A part or component that makes up something larger.
"Sugar is a key constituent of the recipe."
"Researchers analyzed the chemical constituents of the sample."
2
A voter or resident represented by an elected official.
"The senator held a town hall to hear from her constituents."
How to Use Constituent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a "part of something" or "a voter someone represents."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
constituent parts
key constituent
meet with constituents
Word Forms
constituents plural
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Etymology
From Latin constituens, "establishing," present participle of constituere.