constitutional

[ kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the constitution of a state, organization, etc.
2. subject to the provisions of such a constitution:

   a constitutional monarchy.

3. provided by, in accordance with, or not prohibited by, such a constitution:

   the constitutional powers of the president; a law held to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.

4. belonging to or inherent in the character or makeup of a person's body or mind:

   a constitutional weakness for sweets.

5. pertaining to the constitution or composition of a thing; essential.
6. beneficial to one's constitution; healthful:

   constitutional exercise.

noun

1. a walk or other mild exercise taken for the benefit of one's health.

constitutional

/ ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl /

adjective

1. denoting, characteristic of, or relating to a constitution
2. authorized by or subject to a constitution
3. of or inherent in the physical make-up or basic nature of a person or thing

   a constitutional weakness

4. beneficial to one's general physical wellbeing

noun

1. a regular walk taken for the benefit of one's health

Derived Forms

• ˌconstiˈtutionally, adverb

Other Words From

• anti·consti·tution·al adjective
• anti·consti·tution·al·ly adverb
• hyper·consti·tution·al adjective
• hyper·consti·tution·al·ly adverb
• noncon·sti·tution·al adjective
• procon·sti·tution·al adjective
• quasi-consti·tution·al adjective
• quasi-consti·tution·al·ly adverb
• super·consti·tution·al adjective
• super·consti·tution·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of constitutional¹

First recorded in 1675–85; constitution + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Only voters can change the constitutional provision, but lawmakers have the power and duty to change the law.

From Los Angeles Times

“We also deeply respect the fundamental role of the jury in our constitutional system.”

From Salon

Capitol — elected to move on, refusing to convict their party’s leader for trying to upend the constitutional order.

From Salon

Aslan Bzhania's press office said he was quitting "to maintain stability and constitutional order" and that the two sides had agreed protesters who had stormed the parliament in Sukhumi must disperse on Tuesday.

From BBC

But officials accused the activists of attempting to “overthrow” the government, and judges in their ruling agreed with the prosecution’s argument that the plan would have created a constitutional crisis.

From BBC

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