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constituent

/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

Translations

constituentnoun

constituents

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constituant

The main constituent of the mixture is water.

Le principal constituant du mélange est l'eau.

constituantEn grammaire et syntaxe.

In the sentence "She opened the door", the noun phrase "the door" is a constituent.

Dans la phrase « She opened the door », le groupe nominal « the door » est un constituant.

Additional translations

composantSouvent employé pour des éléments d'un ensemble ou d'un mélange.

électeurAu sens de membre d'une circonscription, surtout dans le contexte politique.

Synonyms

constituentadjective

more constituent

Comp.

most constituent

Super.

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constitutif

The constituent elements of the mixture were carefully measured.

Les éléments constitutifs du mélange ont été mesurés avec soin.

Additional translations

constituantEn contexte politique ou institutionnel.

constituantSens rare ou technique, en contexte de droit électoral.

Synonyms

Definitions

constituentnoun

A component part of something.

The main constituent of the mixture is water.

A member of a constituency, especially a voter.

The senator met with her constituents to discuss their concerns.

A syntactic unit that functions as part of the hierarchical structure of a sentence, such as a phrase or clause.

In the sentence "She opened the door", the noun phrase "the door" is a constituent.

constituentadjective

Being a part of a whole; serving to compose or make up a thing.

The constituent elements of the mixture were carefully measured.

Having the power to create or alter a political constitution or fundamental law.

The constituent assembly was tasked with drafting a new constitution for the country.

Entitled to elect a representative; possessing the right to vote or participate in an election.

Under the new charter every constituent citizen could choose their local councilor.