constitutionally

adverb

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shnə-lē How to pronounce constitutionally (audio)
Definition of constitutionallynext
as in inherently
by natural character or ability I'm afraid that I'm constitutionally incapable of carrying a tune

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Recent Examples of constitutionally The leader who is off the charts on creativity and innovation but constitutionally incapable of operational discipline gets people around them who can execute. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Communication ceased for 28 years, which is so long that their silence is now constitutionally eligible to be in the House of Representatives. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Trials, though constitutionally guaranteed, are rare. — Rebecca Dunlea, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 He’s constitutionally barred from running again, yet constantly toys with the notion. — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for constitutionally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutionally
  1. inherently
  2. fundamentally
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  • Military service, even in peacetime, is inherently hazardous.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • Being an expert, by contrast, has an inherently partisan aspect.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Definition of inherently
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  • Perseus matters less as a viewing target than as a reminder that meteor showers are fundamentally about perspective.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • The extent of the damage was debated, but the balance of power remained fundamentally unchanged.
    — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of fundamentally

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