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单词 constitutional
释义

constitutional

/kɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l /
adjective
1Relating to an established set of principles governing a state: a constitutional amendment...
  • It is a fundamental constitutional principle, deeply entrenched within our system.
  • The minority denounced the stay as a violation of both constitutional procedures and democratic principles.
  • It is a constitutional document, and constitutional documents and principles are always the subject of debate.
1.1In accordance with a constitution: a constitutional monarchy...
  • In June 1960 a group of princes signed a memorandum calling for a constitutional monarchy.
  • Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy.
  • The Deputy Prime Minister said today that he believes in supporting the constitutional monarchy.

Synonyms

legal, lawful, legitimate, licit, authorized, permitted, permissible;
sanctioned, ratified, codified, warranted, constituted, statutory, chartered, vested, official;
in accordance with the constitution, within the law, by law
2Relating to someone’s nature or physical condition: a constitutional weakness...
  • We are all looking for happiness, as that is the constitutional nature of the soul.
  • Intermittent claudication became a sign of inherent constitutional weakness, so that it was also to be found as a sign for the male hysteric.
  • That case, I believe, presents the risk of constitutional depression, which debilitating condition can and must be avoided.

Synonyms

inherent, inbred, intrinsic, innate, structural, fundamental, essential;
congenital, organic, inborn, ingrained, deep-rooted, built-in
noun dated
A walk taken regularly to maintain or restore good health: she went out for a constitutional...
  • I took one of my regular constitutionals tonight.
  • I need to be in prime shape for my wedding day, and chances are my daily constitutionals in the park are no longer going to cut it.
  • I guess by the time she's my age I'll be content with exertion no more strenuous than a nightly constitutional.

Synonyms

walk, stroll, saunter, turn, wander, amble, breather, airing, ramble, hike;
promenade;
North American paseo;
Italian passeggiata
informal mosey, tootle
British informal pootle
rare perambulation

Rhymes

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