• word of the day

    constituent

    constituent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word constituent

    Definition
    (noun) an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
    Synonyms : component , element
    Example Sentence
    • spare components for cars
    • a component or constituent element of a system
    Definition
    (noun) a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
    Example Sentence
    • needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected
    Definition
    (noun) something determined in relation to something that includes it
    Example Sentence
    • he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
    • I read a portion of the manuscript
    • the smaller component is hard to reach
    • the animal constituent of plankton
    Definition
    (noun) (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction Definition
    (noun) an abstract part of something
    Synonyms : component , element , factor , ingredient
    Example Sentence
    • jealousy was a component of his character
    • two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
    • the grammatical elements of a sentence
    • a key factor in her success
    • humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
    Definition
    (adj) constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
Download our Mobile App Today
Receive our word of the day
on Whatsapp