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Meaning of the word constitution in English

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constitution

US /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

Example:
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The country adopted a new constitution after the revolution.
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The US Constitution is one of the oldest written constitutions still in effect.
Synonym:
chartercodeframeworklawsprinciples
2.

the composition of something.

Example:
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The chemical constitution of the new compound is still being analyzed.
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The constitution of the soil affects plant growth.
Synonym:
compositionstructuremakeupformarrangement
3.

a person's physical state of health and strength.

Example:
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He has a strong constitution and rarely gets sick.
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Her delicate constitution made her susceptible to illness.
Synonym:
physiquebuildhealthstaminavitality
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