constitutional
gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
B2
Ingles
~ 2800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B2
property
1
Permitted by a constitution
About something that follows the main laws of a country.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is constitutional
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitutional' with 'legal'. Not all legal actions are constitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
Mga kasingkahulugan
legal (General term for permitted by law, not specifically tied to a constitution.)
Mga kasalungat
unconstitutional (Direct opposite, meaning not allowed by the constitution.)
Mga kolokasyon
constitutional right
|constitutional law
|constitutional amendment
|constitutional protection
Mga tema
law
|politics
|government
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is constitutional to [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
fundamental (Similar in meaning, but can apply more broadly beyond legal or political systems.)
Mga kasalungat
superficial (Opposite in that it refers to surface-level aspects rather than essential structure.)
Mga kolokasyon
constitutional framework
|constitutional system
|constitutional arrangement
Mga tema
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] has a constitutional [strength/weakness]
Mga kasingkahulugan
bodily (Focuses on the body in general, not necessarily on inherent makeup.)
Mga kasalungat
acquired (Refers to conditions developed after birth, not part of inherent constitution.)
Mga kolokasyon
constitutional weakness
|constitutional strength
|constitutional disorder
Mga tema
health
|body
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He has a constitutional weakness in his lungs.
- Her constitutional strength is very good.
- This problem is constitutional, not caused by food.
Pangngalan
informal
B2
entity
4
A walk for health or pleasure
A walk you take to be healthy or feel good.
Padron ng paggamit:
to go for a constitutional
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize this meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and often humorous today.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stroll (A slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for health reasons.)
Mga kasalungat
sedentary rest (Opposite activity — staying still instead of walking.)
Mga kolokasyon
morning constitutional
|evening constitutional
Mga tema
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I take a morning constitutional every day.
- We go for a constitutional after dinner.
- He enjoys his evening constitutional in the park.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
constitutional
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
Mga pantig at diin
con - sti - tu - tion - al (5 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: constitutional
Noun
- Base: constitutional
- Plural: constitutionals
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
constitutionals
noun
Core family
Related words
constituent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.