constitutional
gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
B2
Anh
~ 2800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B2
property
1
Permitted by a constitution
About something that follows the main laws of a country.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is constitutional
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitutional' with 'legal'. Not all legal actions are constitutional if they conflict with the constitution.
Từ đồng nghĩa
legal (General term for permitted by law, not specifically tied to a constitution.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unconstitutional (Direct opposite, meaning not allowed by the constitution.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
constitutional right
|constitutional law
|constitutional amendment
|constitutional protection
Chủ đề
law
|politics
|government
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is constitutional to [something]
Từ đồng nghĩa
fundamental (Similar in meaning, but can apply more broadly beyond legal or political systems.)
Từ trái nghĩa
superficial (Opposite in that it refers to surface-level aspects rather than essential structure.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
constitutional framework
|constitutional system
|constitutional arrangement
Chủ đề
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] has a constitutional [strength/weakness]
Từ đồng nghĩa
bodily (Focuses on the body in general, not necessarily on inherent makeup.)
Từ trái nghĩa
acquired (Refers to conditions developed after birth, not part of inherent constitution.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
constitutional weakness
|constitutional strength
|constitutional disorder
Chủ đề
health
|body
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He has a constitutional weakness in his lungs.
- Her constitutional strength is very good.
- This problem is constitutional, not caused by food.
Danh từ
informal
B2
entity
4
A walk for health or pleasure
A walk you take to be healthy or feel good.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to go for a constitutional
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may not realize this meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and often humorous today.
Từ đồng nghĩa
stroll (A slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for health reasons.)
Từ trái nghĩa
sedentary rest (Opposite activity — staying still instead of walking.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
morning constitutional
|evening constitutional
Chủ đề
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I take a morning constitutional every day.
- We go for a constitutional after dinner.
- He enjoys his evening constitutional in the park.
Ngữ pháp
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constitutional
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
con - sti - tu - tion - al (5 âm tiết)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: constitutional
Noun
- Base: constitutional
- Plural: constitutionals
Họ từ
Forms
constitutionals
noun
Core family
Related words
constituent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.