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adjective

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How is the word constituent distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of constituent are component, element, and ingredient. While all these words mean "one of the parts of a compound or complex whole," constituent stresses its essential and formative character.

the constituents of a chemical compound

How are the words component and constituent related?

Both component and constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product; component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character.

the components of a stereo system

When is it sensible to use element instead of constituent?

While the synonyms element and constituent are close in meaning, element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity.

the basic elements of geometry

When is ingredient a more appropriate choice than constituent?

Although the words ingredient and constituent have much in common, ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture.

the ingredients of a cocktail

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of constituent
Noun
Unwilling to change his design, on Oct. 7, 2022, Kapoor appealed to the mayor’s director of constituent affairs, Lazaro Quintero. Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 For her and her constituents, the monument and other public lands that surround Monticello are like a boa constrictor, suffocating their town by forcing it into a tourism economy of low-paying, seasonal jobs. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The legislation provides some exemptions from public records disclosure, including for constituent communications. Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024 Traditionally, organizations see a capital project as a single behemoth, broken down into a number of constituent components that ultimately must come together at the end for the project to succeed. Dave Clark suketu Gandhi, Harvard Business Review, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for constituent 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituent
Noun
  • Organizations can seize this moment to revamp their wellness initiatives, addressing deeper dimensions of well-being that improve their team members’ lives far beyond the office corridors.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Two members of his governing coalition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have repeatedly denigrated several iterations of ceasefire proposals and did so again Wednesday following the announcement that the negotiations had reached the final stages.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And as Golosio and his team knew, an ANN designed around a multi-component working memory model could be a powerful tool for processing and creating human-like communication.
    Ben Thomas, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2015
  • Perceptual convergence of multi-component mixtures in olfaction implies an olfactory white.
    Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2012
Noun
  • Don’t let the name or the ingredient list for the cocktail intimidate you.
    Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Let cool a few minutes and top with basil, if using, before serving. — adapted from nytimes.com This sweet-and-spicy Korean beef stew is flavorful and comes with a relatively short ingredient list.
    Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The new facility, which will operate throughout the year, has a reception and waiting area, a separate space with individual booths where injecting can take place, a recovery area and an aftercare area where advice will be offered by charities and support organizations.
    Stephen Castle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Instead, the Venu JV companies will just continue their individual sports-programming journeys.
    Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • On electric ovens, the ineffective heating could come down to a faulty heating element, which is pretty easy to replace yourself.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Bird Rock Elementary: As part of a year-long initiative, Bird Rock is emphasizing the school’s core values through morning announcements, curriculum elements and monthly assemblies.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But when asked about the offensive line and the league-leading 68 sacks Williams took, Poles also noted Williams’ responsibility in that number, among several other factors.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, greater stability and job security were ranked among the top factors employees consider when determining whether to take a new position.
    Kent Ingle, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Constituent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituent. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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