Inggris

constitutional

gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
B2 Inggris
~ 2800
Makna
0 makna
adjective B2 property
1

Permitted by a constitution

About something that follows the main laws of a country.

Pola penggunaan: [something] is constitutional
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitutional' with 'legal'. Not all legal actions are constitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
Sinonim
legal (General term for permitted by law, not specifically tied to a constitution.)
Antonim
unconstitutional (Direct opposite, meaning not allowed by the constitution.)
Kolokasi
constitutional right |constitutional law |constitutional amendment |constitutional protection
Tema
law |politics |government
Contoh
  • 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • 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.

Pola penggunaan: [something] is constitutional to [something]
Sinonim
fundamental (Similar in meaning, but can apply more broadly beyond legal or political systems.)
Antonim
superficial (Opposite in that it refers to surface-level aspects rather than essential structure.)
Kolokasi
constitutional framework |constitutional system |constitutional arrangement
Tema
law |politics |core_vocabulary
Contoh
  • 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • 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.

Pola penggunaan: [someone] has a constitutional [strength/weakness]
Sinonim
bodily (Focuses on the body in general, not necessarily on inherent makeup.)
Antonim
acquired (Refers to conditions developed after birth, not part of inherent constitution.)
Kolokasi
constitutional weakness |constitutional strength |constitutional disorder
Tema
health |body
Contoh
  • 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • He has a constitutional weakness in his lungs.
  • Her constitutional strength is very good.
  • This problem is constitutional, not caused by food.
Kata benda informal B2 entity
4

A walk for health or pleasure

A walk you take to be healthy or feel good.

Pola penggunaan: to go for a constitutional
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may not realize this meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and often humorous today.
Sinonim
stroll (A slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for health reasons.)
Antonim
sedentary rest (Opposite activity — staying still instead of walking.)
Kolokasi
morning constitutional |evening constitutional
Tema
health |daily life |daily_life
Contoh
  • 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • I take a morning constitutional every day.
  • We go for a constitutional after dinner.
  • He enjoys his evening constitutional in the park.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
constitutional
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
Suku kata & tekanan
con - sti - tu - tion - al (5 suku kata)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
  • Base: constitutional
Noun
  • Base: constitutional
  • Plural: constitutionals
Kata terkait
Forms
constitutionals noun
Core family
constitution noun B1 constitutionally adverb constitute verb B2
Related words
constituent noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional adjective C1 unconstitutionally adverb
Advanced or less common
constitutionality noun constitutionalism noun C2 constitutive adjective
Ungkapan

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.

Contoh
  • 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.

Contoh
  • 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.

Contoh
  • 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.

Selamat datang kembali!

Silakan masuk untuk melanjutkan

Lupa kata sandi?
Belum punya akun? Daftar