Dictionary Check: constituent

"constituent" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

noun

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

Example: "spare components for cars"
Synonyms:
noun

a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes

Example: "needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected"
noun

something determined in relation to something that includes it

Example: "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"
noun

(grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction

noun

an abstract part of something

Example: "jealousy was a component of his character"

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