انگریزی

constituent

gb/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/ us/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/
B2 انگریزی
~ 5700
معانی
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اسم B2 entity
1

part or element of something

One part of something larger, such as an element in a mix, system, or structure.

استعمال کا انداز: a constituent of [something]; the constituents of [something]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
component (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday and technical use for mechanical or system parts.) | element (Stresses a basic or essential part, often used for abstract systems or chemical contexts.) | ingredient (More common for food, recipes, or metaphorical mixtures; a bit less formal than 'constituent'.)
متضاد الفاظ
whole (Refers to the complete thing, in contrast to one of its parts or constituents.) | entirety (Emphasizes the full, complete thing, not divided into separate constituents.)
لفظی تراکیب
constituent parts |chemical constituents |key constituents |main constituents |nutrient constituents |constituent elements
موضوعات
science |technology |general_academic |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • Water is a major constituent of the human body.
  • The researchers analyzed the chemical constituents of the new drug.
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Oxygen is a natural constituent of air.
  • Sugar is a constituent of this drink.
  • They tested the soil to find its main constituents.
  • Protein is a necessary constituent of our food.
اسم B2 entity
2

voter or person represented

A person who lives in an area and is represented by a politician in government.

استعمال کا انداز: [official]'s constituents; constituents of [place]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
voter (Focuses on the person when they vote; 'constituent' is broader and includes all residents represented, not only those who vote.) | elector (More formal and less common; emphasizes the legal right to vote.)
متضاد الفاظ
representative (The person who acts or speaks for constituents, the opposite role in the political relationship.) | official (An office-holder in government, contrasted with the ordinary people they represent.)
لفظی تراکیب
local constituents |serve one's constituents |meet with constituents |listen to constituents |constituent groups |constituent feedback
موضوعات
politics |society |relationships
مثالیں
  • The senator held a town hall meeting to hear from her constituents.
  • He spends every Friday in his district office meeting with constituents.
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The politician listened to his constituents.
  • Her constituents asked for better public transport.
  • As a constituent, she wrote an email to her local leader.
  • The mayor wants to help all of her constituents.
adjective formal B2 property
3

forming part of a whole

Being one of the parts that together make something bigger.

استعمال کا انداز: constituent [part/element/unit]; constituent [noun]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
component (Very close meaning; often interchangeable, though 'constituent' sounds slightly more formal or technical.) | integral (Emphasizes that the part is essential, not just one among several.)
متضاد الفاظ
separate (Describes something that is not part of a larger whole or is kept apart from it.) | independent (Stresses that something stands alone rather than forming part of a larger unit.)
لفظی تراکیب
constituent parts |constituent elements |constituent units |constituent materials |constituent states |constituent components
موضوعات
science |general_academic |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • The report analyzes the company as a whole and its constituent parts.
  • Iron and carbon are constituent elements of steel.
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The car has many constituent parts.
  • Steel has iron as a constituent element.
  • The union includes several constituent groups.
  • They studied each constituent unit of the machine.
اسم technical C1 entity
4

linguistic unit in syntax

In grammar, a word or group of words that acts as one unit in a sentence.

استعمال کا انداز: a constituent in [a sentence/phrase]; [word/phrase] is a constituent
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
syntactic unit (A near-equivalent technical term that also highlights the grammatical role of the unit.)
متضاد الفاظ
non-constituent (Used in linguistics for a sequence of words that does not form a single unit in sentence structure.)
لفظی تراکیب
syntactic constituents |sentence constituents |identify constituents |constituent structure |constituent analysis |clause-level constituents
موضوعات
language |education |communication
مثالیں
  • In the sentence 'The small dog barked loudly', 'the small dog' is a noun phrase constituent.
  • Linguists use tests like substitution and movement to identify constituents.
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • In this sentence, 'my friend' is a constituent.
  • Teachers sometimes draw trees to show sentence constituents.
  • We learned how to find a constituent using simple tests.
  • A noun phrase is one kind of constituent in grammar.
اسم formal C1 entity
5

person who appoints an agent

A person who gives another person the power to act for them, for example in legal or business matters.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] acts for a constituent; constituent and agent
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
principal (Standard legal term for someone who authorizes an agent; more common than 'constituent' in this sense.)
متضاد الفاظ
agent (The person who acts for the constituent or principal, the opposite role in the relationship.)
لفظی تراکیب
constituent and agent |rights of the constituent |duties to the constituent |act on behalf of the constituent |constituent's authorization
موضوعات
law |business
مثالیں
  • The lawyer must always act in the best interests of the constituent.
  • An agent who exceeds the authority given by the constituent may be personally liable.
  • The contract clearly defines the duties owed by the agent to the constituent.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The agent spoke for the constituent in court.
  • The constituent gave the agent written permission.
  • The agent must follow the wishes of the constituent.
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IPA
GB/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/
US/kənstˈɪt͡ʃuənt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
con - stitu - ent (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stitu)
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Adjective
  • Base: constituent
Noun
  • Base: constituent
  • Plural: constituents
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
constituents noun
Core family
constitute verb B2 constitution noun B1 constitutional adjective B2
Related words
constituency noun B2 constitutionally adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional adjective C1 unconstitutionally adverb
Advanced or less common
constitutive adjective
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • Germany is made up of sixteen constituent states.
  • Each constituent state has its own parliament and government.

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