Meaning of the word constituent in English

What does constituent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

constituent

US /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/
UK /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/

Noun

one of the parts that a substance or combination is made of:

Example:
What are the basic constituents of the mixture?

Adjective

relating to one of the parts that a substance or combination is made of:

Example:
Let's look at the constituent parts of this sentence.
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