constitutionally

con·sti·tu·tion·al·ly

adv
\-ˈtü-shnə-lē, -ˈtyü-, -shə-nə-lē\

Definition of CONSTITUTIONALLY

1

a : in accordance with one's constitution <constitutionally unable to grasp subtleties> b : in structure, composition, or constitution <despite repeated heatings the material remained constitutionally the same>

2

: in accordance with a political constitution <was not constitutionally eligible to fill the office>

Examples of CONSTITUTIONALLY

1. <I'm afraid that I'm constitutionally incapable of carrying a tune.>

First Known Use of CONSTITUTIONALLY

1742

Related to CONSTITUTIONALLY

Synonyms: congenitally, naturally, inherently, innately, intrinsically

Related Words: basically, elementally, essentially, fundamentally; instinctively, intuitively; intimately

Near Antonyms: artificially, unnaturally

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