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"
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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