constitutional
gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
B2
Inglese
~ 2800
alkotmányos, alapvető, konstitutív, meghatározó, alkati, konstitucionális, frissítő séta, egészségügyi séta
B2
1
alkotmányos
B2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is constitutional
The court ruled that the new policy was constitutional.
A bíróság úgy döntött, hogy az új szabályozás alkotmányos.
Freedom of speech is a constitutional right in many countries.
A szólásszabadság sok országban alkotmányos jog.
They argued that the law violated constitutional principles.
Esempi per chi studia
The new rule is constitutional.
Az új szabály alkotmányos.
Free speech is a constitutional right.
A szólásszabadság alkotmányos jog.
This action is constitutional under the law.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitutional' with 'legal'. Not all legal actions are constitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
Significato
Permitted by a constitution
Collocazioni
constitutional right
|constitutional law
|constitutional amendment
|constitutional protection
Sinonimi
legal (General term for permitted by law, not specifically tied to a constitution.)
Contrari
unconstitutional (Direct opposite, meaning not allowed by the constitution.)
Temi
law
|politics
|government
Definizione
About something that follows the main laws of a country.
Relating to, allowed by, or in accordance with a country's constitution.
C1
2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is constitutional to [something]
The constitutional framework of the country was established centuries ago.
Az ország alapvető berendezkedése évszázadokkal ezelőtt alakult ki.
Respect for human rights is constitutional to our democracy.
Az emberi jogok tisztelete demokráciánk alapvető része.
They discussed possible changes to the constitutional system.
Esempi per chi studia
The constitutional system is very old.
Az alapvető berendezkedés nagyon régi.
Human rights are constitutional to our country.
Az emberi jogok alapvetőek az országunk számára.
We study the constitutional framework in class.
Significato
Relating to basic structure
Collocazioni
constitutional framework
|constitutional system
|constitutional arrangement
Sinonimi
fundamental (Similar in meaning, but can apply more broadly beyond legal or political systems.)
Contrari
superficial (Opposite in that it refers to surface-level aspects rather than essential structure.)
Temi
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
About the most important parts or rules of something.
Relating to the essential nature or fundamental principles of something.
C1
3
alkati
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] has a constitutional [strength/weakness]
She has a constitutional weakness that makes her prone to illness.
Alkati gyengesége van, ezért hajlamos a betegségekre.
His constitutional strength helped him recover quickly.
Erős alkata segített neki gyorsan felépülni.
The disease is believed to be constitutional rather than environmental.
Esempi per chi studia
He has a constitutional weakness in his lungs.
Alkati eredetű tüdőgyengesége van.
Her constitutional strength is very good.
Nagyon erős az alkata.
This problem is constitutional, not caused by food.
Significato
Relating to physical health
Collocazioni
constitutional weakness
|constitutional strength
|constitutional disorder
Sinonimi
bodily (Focuses on the body in general, not necessarily on inherent makeup.)
Contrari
acquired (Refers to conditions developed after birth, not part of inherent constitution.)
Temi
health
|body
Definizione
About a person's body and health.
Relating to a person's physical condition, health, or natural body makeup.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
4
Schema d'uso:
to go for a constitutional
He takes a morning constitutional before breakfast every day.
Minden reggel tesz egy frissítő sétát reggeli előtt.
We went out for an evening constitutional around the park.
Tettünk egy esti frissítő sétát a park körül.
Her daily constitutional helps her stay fit.
Esempi per chi studia
I take a morning constitutional every day.
Minden nap teszek egy reggeli frissítő sétát.
We go for a constitutional after dinner.
Vacsora után elmegyünk egy frissítő sétára.
He enjoys his evening constitutional in the park.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize this meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and often humorous today.
Significato
A walk for health or pleasure
Collocazioni
morning constitutional
|evening constitutional
Sinonimi
stroll (A slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for health reasons.)
Contrari
sedentary rest (Opposite activity — staying still instead of walking.)
Temi
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Definizione
A walk you take to be healthy or feel good.
A walk taken regularly for exercise or enjoyment, especially outdoors.
Grammatica
Forma base
constitutional
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
Sillabe e accento
con - sti - tu - tion - al (5 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: constitutional
Noun
- Base: constitutional
- Plural: constitutionals
Famiglia di parole
Forms
constitutionals
noun
Core family
Related words
constituent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.