constitutionally

adverb

con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​ly ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-sh(ə-)nə-lē How to pronounce constitutionally (audio)
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Synonyms of constitutionallynext
1
: in accordance with a political constitution
was not constitutionally eligible to fill the office
2
a
: in accordance with one's constitution
constitutionally unable to grasp subtleties
b
: in structure, composition, or constitution
despite repeated heatings the material remained constitutionally the same

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I'm afraid that I'm constitutionally incapable of carrying a tune.
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He’s constitutionally barred from running again, yet constantly toys with the notion. — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 For most of his career, Huang has seemed constitutionally incapable of standing still. — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Parental rights are also constitutionally protected. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 The leader who is off the charts on creativity and innovation but constitutionally incapable of operational discipline gets people around them who can execute. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for constitutionally

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of constitutionally was in 1742

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“Constitutionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutionally. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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