noun

constitution

constitution, makeup, physique, charter

The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.

The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.

He has a strong constitution.

He has a strong constitution.

What is the chemical constitution of water?

What is the chemical constitution of water?

the Constitution of ((a country)) the fundamental law of a country The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.

a strong/weak constitution a person's physical health He has a strong constitution.

the constitution of ((sth.)) the composition of something What is the chemical constitution of water?

Synonyms: charter, law, structure, makeup, physique

From Latin 'constitutio' (act of settling, regulation), from 'constituere' (to set up). It's the 'way something is set up', whether a country or a person's body.

The Constitution is the document that 'constitutes' or 'establishes' the government.

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