constituent
gb/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/ us/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/
B2
Engleză
~ 5700
összetevő, alkotóelem, komponens, választó, választókerületi lakos, választópolgár, alkotó, részét képező, szintaktikai összetevő, konstituens, mondatösszetevő, megbízó, képviselt, meghatalmazó
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
a constituent of [something]; the constituents of [something]
Water is a major constituent of the human body.
A víz az emberi test egyik fő alkotóeleme.
The researchers analyzed the chemical constituents of the new drug.
A kutatók elemezték az új gyógyszer kémiai összetevőit.
Carbon is a key constituent of many organic compounds.
The report breaks down the budget into its main constituents.
Dietary fiber is an important constituent of a healthy diet.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Oxygen is a natural constituent of air.
Az oxigén a levegő természetes összetevője.
Sugar is a constituent of this drink.
A cukor ennek az italnak az egyik összetevője.
They tested the soil to find its main constituents.
Protein is a necessary constituent of our food.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constituent' with 'constant' because they look similar. 'Constituent' is about parts of a whole, while 'constant' means something that does not change. Another mistake is using 'constituent' for people when they mean a non‑human part; use it carefully with context.
Sens
part or element of something
Colocații
constituent parts
|chemical constituents
|key constituents
|main constituents
|nutrient constituents
|constituent elements
Sinonime
component (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday and technical use for mechanical or system parts.)
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element (Stresses a basic or essential part, often used for abstract systems or chemical contexts.)
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ingredient (More common for food, recipes, or metaphorical mixtures; a bit less formal than 'constituent'.)
Antonime
whole (Refers to the complete thing, in contrast to one of its parts or constituents.)
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entirety (Emphasizes the full, complete thing, not divided into separate constituents.)
Teme
science
|technology
|general_academic
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
One part of something larger, such as an element in a mix, system, or structure.
A part, element, or ingredient that combines with others to form a larger whole, especially in a system, mixture, or structure.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[official]'s constituents; constituents of [place]
The senator held a town hall meeting to hear from her constituents.
A szenátor lakossági fórumot tartott, hogy meghallgassa a választóit.
He spends every Friday in his district office meeting with constituents.
Minden pénteket a körzeti irodájában tölt, és választóival találkozik.
Constituents are increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress on healthcare reform.
The mayor sent a letter to all her constituents explaining the new policy.
As a constituent, you have the right to contact your representative.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The politician listened to his constituents.
A politikus meghallgatta a választóit.
Her constituents asked for better public transport.
A választói jobb tömegközlekedést kértek.
As a constituent, she wrote an email to her local leader.
The mayor wants to help all of her constituents.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think 'constituent' means any member of a group. In politics, it specifically means a person who is represented by an elected official, usually in a geographic area. Do not use it for members of a club or company employees.
Sens
voter or person represented
Colocații
local constituents
|serve one's constituents
|meet with constituents
|listen to constituents
|constituent groups
|constituent feedback
Sinonime
voter (Focuses on the person when they vote; 'constituent' is broader and includes all residents represented, not only those who vote.)
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elector (More formal and less common; emphasizes the legal right to vote.)
Antonime
representative (The person who acts or speaks for constituents, the opposite role in the political relationship.)
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official (An office-holder in government, contrasted with the ordinary people they represent.)
Teme
politics
|society
|relationships
Definiție
A person who lives in an area and is represented by a politician in government.
A person who lives in a particular electoral district and is represented by an elected official, such as a member of parliament or congress.
B2
FORMAL
3
alkotó
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
constituent [part/element/unit]; constituent [noun]
The report analyzes the company as a whole and its constituent parts.
A jelentés a vállalat egészét és annak alkotórészeit elemzi.
Iron and carbon are constituent elements of steel.
A vas és a szén az acél alkotóelemei.
The federation is made up of several constituent states.
We need to examine each constituent unit of the system.
These chemicals are constituent materials in many household products.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The car has many constituent parts.
Az autónak sok alkotórésze van.
Steel has iron as a constituent element.
Az acél egyik alkotóeleme a vas.
The union includes several constituent groups.
They studied each constituent unit of the machine.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use 'constituent' as an adjective where 'constant' or 'consistent' is needed, for example writing 'a constituent problem' instead of 'a constant problem' or 'a consistent problem'. Remember: 'constituent' describes something that is a part of a whole.
Sens
forming part of a whole
Colocații
constituent parts
|constituent elements
|constituent units
|constituent materials
|constituent states
|constituent components
Sinonime
component (Very close meaning; often interchangeable, though 'constituent' sounds slightly more formal or technical.)
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integral (Emphasizes that the part is essential, not just one among several.)
Antonime
separate (Describes something that is not part of a larger whole or is kept apart from it.)
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independent (Stresses that something stands alone rather than forming part of a larger unit.)
Teme
science
|general_academic
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Being one of the parts that together make something bigger.
Forming part of a larger whole; serving as one of the elements or components that make up something.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Tipar de utilizare:
a constituent in [a sentence/phrase]; [word/phrase] is a constituent
In the sentence 'The small dog barked loudly', 'the small dog' is a noun phrase constituent.
Az „A kis kutya hangosan ugatott” mondatban az „a kis kutya” főnévi csoportként működő mondatösszetevő.
Linguists use tests like substitution and movement to identify constituents.
A nyelvészek helyettesítési és mozgatási próbákat használnak az összetevők azonosítására.
The tree diagram shows how each constituent fits into the overall sentence structure.
A clause is a larger constituent that may contain several smaller constituents.
This grammar course focuses on recognizing different types of constituents.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In this sentence, 'my friend' is a constituent.
Ebben a mondatban a „barátom” egy mondatösszetevő.
Teachers sometimes draw trees to show sentence constituents.
A tanárok néha ágrajzokat rajzolnak a mondatösszetevők bemutatására.
We learned how to find a constituent using simple tests.
A noun phrase is one kind of constituent in grammar.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this technical sense with the general meaning of 'part'. In linguistics, 'constituent' has a very specific use: it must be a word or group of words that acts as one unit in the structure of a sentence.
Sens
linguistic unit in syntax
Colocații
syntactic constituents
|sentence constituents
|identify constituents
|constituent structure
|constituent analysis
|clause-level constituents
Sinonime
syntactic unit (A near-equivalent technical term that also highlights the grammatical role of the unit.)
Antonime
non-constituent (Used in linguistics for a sequence of words that does not form a single unit in sentence structure.)
Teme
language
|education
|communication
Definiție
In grammar, a word or group of words that acts as one unit in a sentence.
In linguistics, a word or group of words that functions as a single unit within the hierarchical structure of a sentence.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
5
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] acts for a constituent; constituent and agent
The lawyer must always act in the best interests of the constituent.
Az ügyvédnek mindig a megbízója legjobb érdekében kell eljárnia.
An agent who exceeds the authority given by the constituent may be personally liable.
Az a megbízott, aki túllépi a megbízó által adott felhatalmazást, személyesen felelőssé válhat.
The contract clearly defines the duties owed by the agent to the constituent.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The agent spoke for the constituent in court.
A megbízott a bíróságon a megbízó nevében beszélt.
The constituent gave the agent written permission.
A megbízó írásos engedélyt adott a megbízottnak.
The agent must follow the wishes of the constituent.
Greșeală frecventă:
Because this sense is formal and rare, learners may incorrectly use the political meaning of 'constituent' in legal contexts. In most modern legal English, 'principal' is more common and clearer.
Sens
person who appoints an agent
Colocații
constituent and agent
|rights of the constituent
|duties to the constituent
|act on behalf of the constituent
|constituent's authorization
Sinonime
principal (Standard legal term for someone who authorizes an agent; more common than 'constituent' in this sense.)
Antonime
agent (The person who acts for the constituent or principal, the opposite role in the relationship.)
Teme
law
|business
Definiție
A person who gives another person the power to act for them, for example in legal or business matters.
A person who empowers or authorizes another person to act on their behalf, especially in a legal or formal relationship.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
constituent
IPA
GB/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/
US/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/
Silabe și accent
con - stitu - ent (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stitu)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: constituent
Noun
- Base: constituent
- Plural: constituents
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
constituents
noun
Core family
Related words
constituency
noun B2
constitutionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
constitutive
adjective
Expresii
constituent assembly
1/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt əsˈɛmbli/
fixed phrase
formal
body that drafts a constitution
A special group of representatives that is brought together to write or approve a country's constitution.
Exemple
- The new government called a constituent assembly to write a democratic constitution.
- Delegates to the constituent assembly debated the division of powers for months.
constituent country
1/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt kˈʌntɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
country within a larger state
A country that belongs to a bigger political unit, which is the main sovereign state.
Exemple
- Scotland is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom.
- Each constituent country has some powers of self-government.
constituent part
1/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt pˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
individual part of a whole
One of the parts that together make something complete.
Exemple
- Trust is a constituent part of any healthy relationship.
- The engine is a vital constituent part of the vehicle.
constituent state
1/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
member state of a federation
A state that is part of a larger country made of several states, like a federal union.
Exemple
- Germany is made up of sixteen constituent states.
- Each constituent state has its own parliament and government.