constitutional
gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
B2
英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
Permitted by a constitution
About something that follows the main laws of a country.
用法パターン：
[something] is constitutional
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitutional' with 'legal'. Not all legal actions are constitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
類義語
legal (General term for permitted by law, not specifically tied to a constitution.)
対義語
unconstitutional (Direct opposite, meaning not allowed by the constitution.)
コロケーション
constitutional right
|constitutional law
|constitutional amendment
|constitutional protection
テーマ
law
|politics
|government
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[something] is constitutional to [something]
類義語
fundamental (Similar in meaning, but can apply more broadly beyond legal or political systems.)
対義語
superficial (Opposite in that it refers to surface-level aspects rather than essential structure.)
コロケーション
constitutional framework
|constitutional system
|constitutional arrangement
テーマ
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[someone] has a constitutional [strength/weakness]
類義語
bodily (Focuses on the body in general, not necessarily on inherent makeup.)
対義語
acquired (Refers to conditions developed after birth, not part of inherent constitution.)
コロケーション
constitutional weakness
|constitutional strength
|constitutional disorder
テーマ
health
|body
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He has a constitutional weakness in his lungs.
- Her constitutional strength is very good.
- This problem is constitutional, not caused by food.
名詞
informal
B2
entity
4
A walk for health or pleasure
A walk you take to be healthy or feel good.
用法パターン：
to go for a constitutional
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize this meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and often humorous today.
類義語
stroll (A slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for health reasons.)
対義語
sedentary rest (Opposite activity — staying still instead of walking.)
コロケーション
morning constitutional
|evening constitutional
テーマ
health
|daily life
|daily_life
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I take a morning constitutional every day.
- We go for a constitutional after dinner.
- He enjoys his evening constitutional in the park.
文法
辞書形
constitutional
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
音節・強勢
con - sti - tu - tion - al （5音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: constitutional
Noun
- Base: constitutional
- Plural: constitutionals
関連語
Forms
constitutionals
noun
Core family
Related words
constituent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.