con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl,
-ˈtyü-
1
: relating to, inherent in, or affecting the constitution of body or mind
2
: of, relating to, or entering into the fundamental makeup of something : essential
3
: being in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society
a constitutional government
4
: regulated by or ruling according to a constitution
a constitutional monarchy
5
: of or relating to a constitution
a constitutional crisis
6
: loyal to or supporting an established constitution or form of government
: 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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Jacob Mathews | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Those numbers fell short of what Biden had pledged to accomplish during his campaign for the presidency, and the issue remained highly polarizing throughout his term in office with conservatives constantly challenging his constitutional ability to deliver loan forgiveness through executive action.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
The working group stresses that federal courts have time and again ruled the 702 program constitutional—when its procedures are not skirted by negligent employees and willful violators for nefarious or self-serving means.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
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Adjective
The first constitutional amendment approved by voters allows the Louisiana Supreme Court to sanction a judge upon an investigation by the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana.
—Jacob Mathews | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Those numbers fell short of what Biden had pledged to accomplish during his campaign for the presidency, and the issue remained highly polarizing throughout his term in office with conservatives constantly challenging his constitutional ability to deliver loan forgiveness through executive action.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
Some people used to refer to these walks as constitutionals, or strolls undertaken for your health.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
The working group stresses that federal courts have time and again ruled the 702 program constitutional—when its procedures are not skirted by negligent employees and willful violators for nefarious or self-serving means.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutional. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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constitutional
1 of 2 adjective
con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˈkän(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-shnəl
-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
adverb
-shnə-lē
-shən-ᵊl-ē
constitutional
2 of 2 noun
: exercise (as a walk) taken for one's health
Medical Definition
constitutional
noun
con·sti·tu·tion·al
-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl
: a walk taken for one's health
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