constitutional
gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 2800
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B2
property
1
Permitted by a constitution
About something that follows the main laws of a country.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is constitutional
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitutional' with 'legal'. Not all legal actions are constitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
Visawe
legal (General term for permitted by law, not specifically tied to a constitution.)
Vinyume
unconstitutional (Direct opposite, meaning not allowed by the constitution.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitutional right
|constitutional law
|constitutional amendment
|constitutional protection
Mada
law
|politics
|government
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is constitutional to [something]
Visawe
fundamental (Similar in meaning, but can apply more broadly beyond legal or political systems.)
Vinyume
superficial (Opposite in that it refers to surface-level aspects rather than essential structure.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitutional framework
|constitutional system
|constitutional arrangement
Mada
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] has a constitutional [strength/weakness]
Visawe
bodily (Focuses on the body in general, not necessarily on inherent makeup.)
Vinyume
acquired (Refers to conditions developed after birth, not part of inherent constitution.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitutional weakness
|constitutional strength
|constitutional disorder
Mada
health
|body
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He has a constitutional weakness in his lungs.
- Her constitutional strength is very good.
- This problem is constitutional, not caused by food.
Nomino
informal
B2
entity
4
A walk for health or pleasure
A walk you take to be healthy or feel good.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to go for a constitutional
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize this meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and often humorous today.
Visawe
stroll (A slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for health reasons.)
Vinyume
sedentary rest (Opposite activity — staying still instead of walking.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
morning constitutional
|evening constitutional
Mada
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I take a morning constitutional every day.
- We go for a constitutional after dinner.
- He enjoys his evening constitutional in the park.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
constitutional
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
Silabi na mkazo
con - sti - tu - tion - al (silabi 5)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: constitutional
Noun
- Base: constitutional
- Plural: constitutionals
Familia ya neno
Forms
constitutionals
noun
Core family
Related words
constituent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.