CONSTITUTIVE

constitutional, constituent(a), constitutive, organic

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

constitutive (comparative more constitutive, superlative most constitutive)

having the power or authority to constitute, establish or enact something

having the power or authority to appoint someone to office

extremely important, essential

that forms a constituent part of something else

(biochemistry) (of an enzyme) that is continuously produced at a constant rate

Source: Wiktionary


Con"sti*tu`tive, a.

1. Tending or assisting to constitute or compose; elemental; essential. An ingredient and constitutive part of every virtue. Barrow.

2. Having power to enact, establish, or create; instituting; determining. Sir W. Hamilton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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