adj
constitutional
kon-stih-TYOO-shn-l
adj
1
Relating to, or permitted by, a country's or organization's constitution.
"The court ruled the law was constitutional."
"Free speech is a constitutional right in many countries."
noun
1
A walk taken regularly for one's health.
"He takes a morning constitutional around the park every day."
How to Use Constitutional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLawful under a constitution, or (as a noun) a health walk.
Common pairings
constitutional right
constitutional amendment
take a constitutional
Word Forms
more constitutional comparative, constitutionals plural, most constitutional superlative
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Etymology
From constitution + the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Rhymes for constitutional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
fictional
emotional
irrational
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