constitutional

1 of 2

adjective

con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce constitutional (audio)
-ˈtyü-
Synonyms of constitutional
1
: being in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society
a constitutional government
constitutional rights
2
: regulated by or ruling according to a constitution
a constitutional monarchy
3
: of or relating to a constitution
a constitutional amendment
a constitutional crisis
4
: loyal to or supporting an established constitution or form of government
5
: relating to, inherent in, or affecting the constitution of body or mind
6
: of, relating to, or entering into the fundamental makeup of something : essential

constitutional

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noun

: a walk taken for one's health

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Examples of constitutional in a Sentence

Adjective the constitutional guarantee of free speech a constitutional right to vote Constitutional symptoms of the disease include headache and fever. He has a constitutional dislike of controversy. Noun She's gone out for her morning constitutional. went for my evening constitutional in the park
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Missouri advocates are seeking to repeal a constitutional amendment voters approved two years ago, while Virginia opponents are working to keep a new amendment out of their state constitution. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026 Alas, voter mistrust of Springfield politicians was so high that a majority of voters proved unable to be persuaded that fiscal discipline — not a restrictive constitutional amendment — was the right solution. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
Then, the full 9th Circuit overruled the panel and found Oregon’s statute constitutional, prompting Project Veritas’ high court appeal. — Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025 Some people used to refer to these walks as constitutionals, or strolls undertaken for your health. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for constitutional

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1682, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Noun

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of constitutional was in 1682

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constitutional

1 of 2 adjective
con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al ˈkän(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-shnəl How to pronounce constitutional (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a person's physical or mental makeup
2
: of, relating to, or in agreement with a constitution
a constitutional amendment
constitutional rights
constitutionally
-shnə-lē, 
-shən-ᵊl-ē
adverb

constitutional

2 of 2 noun
: exercise (as a walk) taken for one's health

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constitutional

noun
con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl How to pronounce constitutional (audio)
: a walk taken for one's health

Legal Definition

constitutional

adjective
con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al
1
: consistent with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society
constitutional rights
2
: regulated by, dependent on, or ruling according to a constitution
a constitutional monarchy
3
: of, relating to, or dealing with a constitution or its interpretation, formulation, or amendment
a constitutional convention
constitutional lawyers
constitutionally adverb
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