constitution
gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
B1
Angielski
~ 2300
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
1
System of laws and principles
The main laws and rules that control how a country or group works.
Schemat użycia:
the constitution of [a country/organization]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitution' with 'institution'. 'Constitution' refers to laws and principles, while 'institution' refers to an established organization.
Synonimy
charter (Often refers to a formal document granting rights or outlining an organization's rules.)
Antonimy
anarchy (Refers to the absence of any governing laws or constitution.)
Kolokacje
written constitution
|amend the constitution
|under the constitution
|constitutional rights
|draft a constitution
Tematy
government
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The country's constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
- She studied the U.S. Constitution in her political science class.
- The new government promised to draft a democratic constitution.
- Under the constitution, citizens have the right to vote.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The constitution says people can speak freely.
- We learned about the country's constitution in school.
- The constitution gives people many rights.
Rzeczownik
B2
state
2
Person's physical health
How strong and healthy someone is.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] has a [adjective] constitution
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitution' in this sense with 'condition'. 'Condition' is broader and can refer to specific illnesses or states, while 'constitution' is about general health strength.
Synonimy
physique (Refers more to body shape and build rather than overall health resistance.)
Antonimy
frailty (Indicates physical weakness or vulnerability.)
Kolokacje
strong constitution
|weak constitution
|robust constitution
Tematy
health
|biology
|body
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She has a strong constitution and rarely gets sick.
- His weak constitution made it hard for him to recover quickly.
- Regular exercise can help improve your constitution.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He has a strong constitution.
- My grandmother has a weak constitution.
- A good diet helps your constitution.
Rzeczownik
formal
C1
entity
3
Structure or makeup of something
The parts or structure that make something what it is.
Schemat użycia:
the constitution of [something]
Synonimy
composition (More commonly used in everyday speech for describing makeup of things.)
Antonimy
disintegration (Refers to breaking apart rather than being structured.)
Kolokacje
chemical constitution
|social constitution
|genetic constitution
Tematy
science
|general
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The chemical constitution of water is hydrogen and oxygen.
- The social constitution of the village has changed over time.
- Scientists study the genetic constitution of plants.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The earth has a special constitution.
- Water has a simple constitution.
- The city has a mixed constitution.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
constitution
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
con - sti - tu - tion (4 sylaby)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: constitution
- Plural: constitution, constitutions
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
constitutions
noun
Core family
constitutional
adjective B2
constitute
verb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
Wyrażenia
amend the constitution
1/əmˈɛnd ðə kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Change official laws document
To officially change the main laws of a country or group.
Przykłady
- It takes a two-thirds vote in Congress to amend the U.S. Constitution.
- Citizens voted to amend the constitution to allow more rights.
under the constitution
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
According to official laws system
As stated by the main laws of a country or group.
Przykłady
- Under the constitution, all citizens are equal before the law.
- Under the constitution, the president serves for four years.
written constitution
1/ɹˈɪtən kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
A formally documented set of laws
A country's main laws written down in one document.
Przykłady
- India has a written constitution that came into effect in 1950.
- A written constitution can help prevent misunderstandings about government powers.