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constitution

/ˌkɑn.stɪˈtu.ʃ(ə)n/noun4 syllables

Constitution means: the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states.

Synonyms for constitution21

noun, as in the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states

United States Constitution, U.S. Constitution, US Constitution, Constitution of the United States

noun, as in the act of forming or establishing something

noun, as in the way in which someone or something is composed

composition, physical composition, makeup, make-up

noun, as in a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston

USS Constitution, Old Ironsides

noun, as in law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

fundamental law, organic law

also used for constitution

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What does constitution mean?5

noun

1

the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states

2

the act of forming or establishing something“the constitution of a PTA group last year”

3

the way in which someone or something is composed

4

a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston

5

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with constitution?20

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Constitution in a sentence

  • Kabylia has its own flag, its national anthem and its own constitution.Igider
  • Though apparently healthy, he really has a delicate constitution.unknown
  • Whatever goes beyond the limitations of the constitution is by definition unconstitutional.Nylez
  • The constitution of the country is very democratic._undertoad
  • This article of the constitution was declared inapplicable.Amastan
  • Our constitution endows us with certain inalienable rights.Jesse
  • Algeria needs a new constitution that will establish a true democratic system.Amastan
  • We must prepare for a new constitution free from racism and discrimination.User105223

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Forms of constitution

as a noun

plural
constitutions