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- pronunciation:
- kan
stih
tut
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
constitutes, constituting, constituted |
| definition 1: |
to form or compose.
Seven days constitute a week.Two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen constitute the water molecule.Do these two paragraphs constitute your entire essay?- synonyms:
- compose, form, make up
- similar words:
- embody, incorporate
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| definition 2: |
to be equal to or amount to.
Providing false information on this document constitutes fraud.One dried-out piece of toast does not constitute a decent breakfast, in my opinion. |
| definition 3: |
to establish; found.
The college was constituted in 1882.- synonyms:
- create, establish, found
- similar words:
- initiate, institute, originate
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| definition 4: |
to nominate or appoint to a function or office.
An investigative panel was constituted to look into the allegations of corruption.- synonyms:
- appoint, name
- similar words:
- designate, nominate
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| related words: |
calculate, develop |
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| derivation: |
constituter (constitutor) (n.) |
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