constitution

noun
UK: /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃən/

  1. The set of basic laws and principles that a country or organization is governed by.

    1. Our country's constitution is very important.
    2. The constitution protects our rights to speak freely and assemble peacefully.

  2. The physical condition of the body; how healthy or strong someone is.

    1. He has a strong constitution; he never gets sick.
    2. Despite her age, her constitution is remarkably robust, enabling her to remain active.

  3. The way in which something is made up of different parts or elements.

    1. Water's constitution is two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
    2. The constitution of the soil affects what plants can grow there successfully.

Synonyms

code structure health composition charter

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "constitution" in English means: The set of basic laws and principles that a country or organization is governed by., The physical condition of the body; how healthy or strong someone is., The way in which something is made up of different parts or elements..

The phonetic transcription of "constitution" is /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "constitution": code, structure, health, composition, charter.

Example usage of "constitution": "Our country's constitution is very important.". More examples on the page.