constitutional
UK/kɒnstɪ'tjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/US/.kɒnsti'tju:ʃәnl/
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to or allowed by a constitution
宪法的，合乎宪法的
adj.
Relating to someone's basic make-up or health
体质的，固有的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconstitutiontogether, with
+
-alstand, set, place
=constitutional
constitution + -al = relating to a constitution (how a state is set up) or to one's physical constitution (how a body is set up). The dated noun 'a constitutional' = a health walk.
Common Collocations
- 1.constitutional right宪法权利
- 2.constitutional amendment宪法修正案
- 3.constitutional crisis宪政危机
Example Sentences
- 1.
Free speech is a constitutional right.
- 2.
The court ruled the law was not constitutional.