English dictionary
constituent
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
noun
- an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
noun
- an abstract part of something
noun
- (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
noun
- a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
noun
- something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example sentences
spare components for cars
a component or constituent element of a system
jealousy was a component of his character
two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
the grammatical elements of a sentence
a key factor in her success
humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected
he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
I read a portion of the manuscript
the smaller component is hard to reach
the animal constituent of plankton