Constitution

Quick meaning: Constitution is a noun meaning The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

Meaning

The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

More Meanings

1. (government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.
2. (law) A legal document describing such a formal system.
3. (Catholicism) A document issued by a religious authority serving to promulgate some particular church laws or doctrines.
4. A person's physical makeup or temperament, especially in respect of robustness.
5. (dated) The general health of a person.

Example Sentences

the physical constitution of the sun

He has a strong constitution, so he should make a quick recovery from the illness.

He defended himself with [...] less passion than was expected from his constitution.

Our constitutions have never been enfeebled by the vices or luxuries of the old world.

Word Forms

• constitutions

Synonyms for constitution

Depending on context, synonyms include configuration, form, arrangement, composition, makeup, structure.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include establishment, organisation, organization, formation, composition, makeup.

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