constitutional
gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
B2
אנגלית
~ 2800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
B2
property
1
Permitted by a constitution
About something that follows the main laws of a country.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is constitutional
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitutional' with 'legal'. Not all legal actions are constitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
מילים נרדפות
legal (General term for permitted by law, not specifically tied to a constitution.)
הפכים
unconstitutional (Direct opposite, meaning not allowed by the constitution.)
צירופים
constitutional right
|constitutional law
|constitutional amendment
|constitutional protection
נושאים
law
|politics
|government
דוגמאות
- The court ruled that the new policy was constitutional.
- Freedom of speech is a constitutional right in many countries.
- They argued that the law violated constitutional principles.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The new rule is constitutional.
- Free speech is a constitutional right.
- This action is constitutional under the law.
adjective
C1
property
2
Relating to basic structure
About the most important parts or rules of something.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is constitutional to [something]
מילים נרדפות
fundamental (Similar in meaning, but can apply more broadly beyond legal or political systems.)
הפכים
superficial (Opposite in that it refers to surface-level aspects rather than essential structure.)
צירופים
constitutional framework
|constitutional system
|constitutional arrangement
נושאים
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The constitutional framework of the country was established centuries ago.
- Respect for human rights is constitutional to our democracy.
- They discussed possible changes to the constitutional system.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The constitutional system is very old.
- Human rights are constitutional to our country.
- We study the constitutional framework in class.
adjective
C1
property
3
Relating to physical health
About a person's body and health.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] has a constitutional [strength/weakness]
מילים נרדפות
bodily (Focuses on the body in general, not necessarily on inherent makeup.)
הפכים
acquired (Refers to conditions developed after birth, not part of inherent constitution.)
צירופים
constitutional weakness
|constitutional strength
|constitutional disorder
נושאים
health
|body
דוגמאות
- She has a constitutional weakness that makes her prone to illness.
- His constitutional strength helped him recover quickly.
- The disease is believed to be constitutional rather than environmental.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He has a constitutional weakness in his lungs.
- Her constitutional strength is very good.
- This problem is constitutional, not caused by food.
שם עצם
informal
B2
entity
4
A walk for health or pleasure
A walk you take to be healthy or feel good.
תבנית שימוש:
to go for a constitutional
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize this meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and often humorous today.
מילים נרדפות
stroll (A slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for health reasons.)
הפכים
sedentary rest (Opposite activity — staying still instead of walking.)
צירופים
morning constitutional
|evening constitutional
נושאים
health
|daily life
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- He takes a morning constitutional before breakfast every day.
- We went out for an evening constitutional around the park.
- Her daily constitutional helps her stay fit.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I take a morning constitutional every day.
- We go for a constitutional after dinner.
- He enjoys his evening constitutional in the park.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
constitutional
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
הברות והטעמה
con - sti - tu - tion - al (5 הברות)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: constitutional
Noun
- Base: constitutional
- Plural: constitutionals
משפחת מילים
Forms
constitutionals
noun
Core family
Related words
constituent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
ביטויים
constitutional law
1/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
technical
Law about constitutions
The part of law that explains and uses the rules of a country's constitution.
דוגמאות
- She specializes in constitutional law at university.
- The case raised important issues in constitutional law.
constitutional right
1/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Right protected by constitution
A right that the main law of a country protects.
דוגמאות
- Freedom of religion is a constitutional right in many nations.
- Citizens have the constitutional right to vote.
constitutional amendment
1/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl əmˈɛndmənt/
fixed phrase
Change to constitution text
A formal change made to the main law of a country.
דוגמאות
- The government proposed a new constitutional amendment.
- The constitutional amendment was passed by a two-thirds majority in Congress.
- It takes years to pass a constitutional amendment.
- Women's suffrage was granted through a constitutional amendment.