C1 noun رسمي

constitution

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn/

A constitution is the system of fundamental principles and laws that govern a nation, state, or social group, determining the powers and duties of the government and guaranteeing certain rights to the people. It can also refer to the physical makeup, structure, or health of a person or object.

أمثلة

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1

Despite the harsh winter, he remained healthy thanks to his robust constitution.

He stayed well during the cold season because he has a very strong physical build and health.

2

The Supreme Court is responsible for ensuring that all new legislation is in accordance with the national constitution.

The highest court checks that new laws follow the fundamental legal framework of the country.

3

I don't know how she stays out so late; I just don't have the constitution for it anymore.

I don't have the physical energy or stamina to stay awake that late.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
constitution
Verb
constitute
ظرف
constitutionally
صفة
constitutional
مرتبط
constituency
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the verb 'constitute' (to make up). A constitution is what 'makes up' a country's laws or what 'makes up' a person's body.

اختبار سريع

The president's actions were declared ______ by the supreme court, meaning they violated the nation's fundamental laws.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: unconstitutional

أمثلة

1

Despite the harsh winter, he remained healthy thanks to his robust constitution.

everyday

He stayed well during the cold season because he has a very strong physical build and health.

2

The Supreme Court is responsible for ensuring that all new legislation is in accordance with the national constitution.

formal

The highest court checks that new laws follow the fundamental legal framework of the country.

3

I don't know how she stays out so late; I just don't have the constitution for it anymore.

informal

I don't have the physical energy or stamina to stay awake that late.

4

The academic paper analyzes the shift from an unwritten to a written constitution in emerging democracies.

academic

The scholarly article examines how new democracies move toward a formal, documented legal framework.

5

The board of directors proposed several amendments to the company's constitution to improve transparency.

business

The leaders suggested changes to the organization's internal rules and governing principles.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
constitution
Verb
constitute
ظرف
constitutionally
صفة
constitutional
مرتبط
constituency

تلازمات شائعة

written constitution A formal document outlining the laws of a state.
robust constitution A strong and healthy physical makeup.
uphold the constitution To support and defend the fundamental laws.
unconstitutional act An action that goes against the established principles of government.
draft a constitution To write the initial version of a governing document.

العبارات الشائعة

iron constitution

Exceptional physical strength or the ability to resist illness.

constitutional right

A legal entitlement protected by the country's supreme law.

by virtue of its constitution

Because of the way something is inherently formed or structured.

يُخلط عادةً مع

constitution vs institution

An institution is an established organization or society, while a constitution is the set of rules that governs it.

constitution vs constituent

A constituent is a component part or a voting member, whereas the constitution is the whole structure or set of laws.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'constitution' when referring to the most high-level legal framework of a country. In a medical or biological sense, use it to describe a person's inherent health or stamina.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often limit the word to politics; remember that it can also describe physical health (e.g., 'a delicate constitution').

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the verb 'constitute' (to make up). A constitution is what 'makes up' a country's laws or what 'makes up' a person's body.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'constitutio', meaning an arrangement, settlement, or established condition.

أنماط نحوية

Countable when referring to specific legal documents (e.g., 'The constitutions of both nations'). Uncountable when referring to physical health or the general makeup of something.
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السياق الثقافي

In the United States, 'The Constitution' (capitalized) refers specifically to the 1787 document which is viewed with significant historical and legal reverence.

اختبار سريع

The president's actions were declared ______ by the supreme court, meaning they violated the nation's fundamental laws.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: unconstitutional

كلمات ذات صلة

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C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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