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adjective

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How is the word constituent distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of constituent are component, element, and ingredient. While all these words mean "one of the parts of a compound or complex whole," constituent stresses its essential and formative character.

the constituents of a chemical compound

How are the words component and constituent related?

Both component and constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product; component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character.

the components of a stereo system

When is it sensible to use element instead of constituent?

While the synonyms element and constituent are close in meaning, element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity.

the basic elements of geometry

When is ingredient a more appropriate choice than constituent?

Although the words ingredient and constituent have much in common, ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture.

the ingredients of a cocktail

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of constituent
Noun
During his time on council, Williams prioritized including more community voices with a series of district roundtables to get feedback from constituents. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025 Members of Congress in recent days and weeks, inundated by constituents, have also spoken up for a delay in the ban. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The legislation provides some exemptions from public records disclosure, including for constituent communications. Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024 Traditionally, organizations see a capital project as a single behemoth, broken down into a number of constituent components that ultimately must come together at the end for the project to succeed. Dave Clark suketu Gandhi, Harvard Business Review, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for constituent 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituent
Noun
  • In light of conflicts between appointees, Trump family members, the president and other Trump allies with unspecified roles, some waited to receive formal orders from authorized supervisors.
    Jaime L Kucinskas, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The plot appears to have been linked to two blazes that occurred in Europe, namely in NATO member states Germany and the United Kingdom.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And as Golosio and his team knew, an ANN designed around a multi-component working memory model could be a powerful tool for processing and creating human-like communication.
    Ben Thomas, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2015
  • Perceptual convergence of multi-component mixtures in olfaction implies an olfactory white.
    Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2012
Noun
  • Avoid the following ingredients, which can irritate the skin:9 Alcohol Camphor Glycolic acid Lactic acid Menthol Urea Avoid any products with artificial fragrances or dyes.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The single most important ingredient for success on our family trips?
    Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • If each individual artifact reveals relatively little, the enormous array Barraclough assembles—from Scandinavia, Western Europe, Newfoundland, and trading posts as far east as present-day Russia—adds depth to the traditional portrait of Viking culture.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
  • While there may have been individual cases among those convicted of violent acts that would warrant a pardon or commutation after a thorough review of the facts, Trump should have drawn the line there.
    The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • On electric ovens, the ineffective heating could come down to a faulty heating element, which is pretty easy to replace yourself.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Officials said the purpose of the state’s severe cold weather protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the cold, which could be life-threatening if they are exposed to the elements for an extended period of time.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There is a real wild card factor this year with the L.A. wildfires having caused the Academy to extend the voting deadline twice, giving voters five full extra days.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Most immigrants without legal status in the state, about 2.4 million people, have resided here for more than a decade, a factor that distinguishes California from other parts of the country.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Constituent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituent. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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