adj
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constitutional
kon-stih-TYOO-shn-l
Constitutional (adj) means relating to, or permitted by, a country's or organization's constitution. Example: “The court ruled the law was constitutional.”
adj
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Relating to, or permitted by, a country's or organization's constitution.
"The court ruled the law was constitutional."
"Free speech is a constitutional right in many countries."
"The committee checked whether the proposed change was constitutional before it held a vote."
noun
1
A walk taken regularly for one's health.
"He takes a morning constitutional around the park every day."
"Grandad always goes for a short constitutional after his Sunday lunch."
"After the long meeting, I felt like taking a constitutional by the river."
How to use constitutional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLawful under a constitution, or (as a noun) a health walk.
Common pairings
constitutional right
constitutional amendment
take a constitutional
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Word forms
- Plural
- constitutionals
- Comparative
- more constitutional
- Superlative
- most constitutional
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Etymology
From constitution + the adjective-forming suffix -al.
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Rhymes for constitutional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
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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.
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