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Meaning of 'constitutional' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Constitutional [ a.]
- Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.
- In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
- Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
- Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government; as, a constitutional risis.
- For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a constitutional walk.
2 . Constitutional [ n.]
- A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or constitution.

Meaning of 'constitutional' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . constitutional [ a]
Meaning (1):
- sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Example in sentence:
  • constitutional government;
  • constitutional guarantees;
  • the constitutional right of free speech
Meaning (2):
- of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
Example in sentence:
  • constitutional walk
3 . constitutional [ s]
Meaning (3):
- existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
Example in sentence:
  • a constitutional inability to tell the truth;
  • the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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