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adjective

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shnəl How to pronounce constitutional (audio)
Definition of constitutionalnext
as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing a man notable for his poor hygiene and apparently constitutional aversion to soap

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noun

as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure went for my evening constitutional in the park

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Recent Examples of constitutional
Adjective
The shooting comes amidst a constitutional crisis in Poland, pitting Tusk's pro-European Union government and the national conservative opposition. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 In May 2025, Miller said the administration was actively considering suspending the constitutional mechanism that allows detainees to challenge their confinement in court. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional. — Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020 Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves. — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for constitutional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
  1. inherent
  2. stroll
  3. intrinsic
  4. walk
  5. integral
  6. essential
Adjective
  • CardsHQ's Wilson said some variation between assessments is an inherent challenge in a process that involves human judgment.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This may involve following an order from inception to fulfillment; even a delivery exception or a refund can reveal inherent dependencies that haven’t been explored but will surface during implementation.
    — Chris Dunn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of inherent
Noun
  • The footage that supposedly shows Bigfoot out for a stroll in California.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • On a chilly day, stroll along the park’s boardwalk to view hundreds of manatees congregating in the 72-degree spring waters, something the marine mammals depend upon for survival.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of stroll
Adjective
  • But Gilda is off to a fine start, already intrinsic to its neighborhood.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • These private, elevated spaces so intrinsic to the character of the property will remain closed to the public while management seeks a practical solution.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Noun
  • The shops and restaurants of the Aventura Mall are just a seven-minute walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • During our walk, Kewman and I came upon a flock of California quail beside the trail.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of walk
Adjective
  • The Peninsula is an integral part of its latest incarnation as the Galataport waterfront complex, which includes a new underground cruise terminal and the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, designed by Renzo Piano.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Asian tech companies, which play an integral role in the global electronics supply chain, have been buoyed by insatiable demand for components such as semiconductor chips needed to build massive AI data centers.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • Jason Watson, Lockheed Martin’s vice president of Strategic Reentry Programs, described testing as essential to improving reliability.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The quest for tickets is the first of several McGuffins in the film that, while fun, bring to life the essential truth that the core of being teenage is the shiny allure of intangible pursuits, those things that promise fame, friends and being cool.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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