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

For now, that precedent remains ambiguous, however; because Mr. Assange agreed to a deal, there was no appeal to test the constitutional legitimacy of applying the Espionage Act to publishing information.

From New York Times

“Make no mistake: This information could be relevant to the question of Mr Gaetz’s confirmation as the next attorney general of the United States, and our constitutional responsibility of advice and consent,” Durbin said.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• airing
• walk