Definition of constitutive Constitutive

con•sti•tu•tive

We found 8 definitions of constitutive from 3 different sources.

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What does constitutive mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

constitutive - constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
  constituent, constitutional, organic
  essential basic and fundamental; "the essential feature"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • constitutive (Adjective)
    Having the power or authority to constitute, establish or enact something.
  • constitutive (Adjective)
    Having the power or authority to appoint someone to office.
  • constitutive (Adjective)
    That makes something what it is; essential.
  • constitutive (Adjective)
    That forms a constituent part of something else.
  • constitutive (Adjective)
    Of an enzyme that is continuously produced at a constant rate.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • constitutive (a.)
    Tending or assisting to constitute or compose; elemental; essential.
  • constitutive (a.)
    Having power to enact, establish, or create; instituting; determining.

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