constituent

adjective

  1. 1

    constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

noun

  1. 1

    an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

    spare components for cars

    a component or constituent element of a system

  2. 2

    an abstract part of something

    jealousy was a component of his character

    two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony

  3. 3

    (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction

  4. 4

    a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes

    needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected

  5. 5

    something determined in relation to something that includes it

    he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself

    I read a portion of the manuscript

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