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Synonyms & Similar Words
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part
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Meaning of Constituent
A constituent is a part or element of something, especially a part that makes up a whole.
Definitions
- A person who authorizes another to act on their behalf, especially a voter who elects a representative to a legislative body
- * A part or element of something, especially a part that makes up a whole
- * A substance or ingredient that forms part of a mixture or compound
Etymology of Constituent
The word "constituent" comes from the Latin "constituere," meaning "to establish, set up, or appoint," and the suffix "-ent," which forms an adjective indicating a person or thing that performs a certain action
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person or thing that makes up or forms part of a whole
Example Uses
- The company is a constituent of the stock market index
- * The constituents of the mixture are water, sugar, and food coloring
- * The constituent parts of the machine need to be assembled carefully
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
whole
entirety
totality
completeness
unity
entity
integrity
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oneness
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