constituent

Pronunciation

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Adjective

Positive constituent

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is constituent, it is being part of a whole.
2. If someone is constituent, they are given permission to make a constitution.

Noun

Singular constituent

Plural constituents

1. (countable) A constituent is a part of a whole.
2. (countable) A constituent is a resident of a place of an elected official.

   The governor is popular among his constituents. He will likely win the election this year.

3. (grammar) (countable) A constituent is a useable element of a phrase or clause.

Related words

• constituency