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Definitions for constitutive
ˈkɒn stɪˌtu tɪv, -ˌtyu-con·sti·tu·tive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. constituent(a), constitutional, constitutive(a), organicadjective

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

Wiktionary

  1. constitutiveadjective

    having the power or authority to constitute, establish or enact something

  2. constitutiveadjective

    having the power or authority to appoint someone to office

  3. constitutiveadjective

    that makes something what it is; essential

  4. constitutiveadjective

    that forms a constituent part of something else

  5. constitutiveadjective

    (of an enzyme) that is continuously produced at a constant rate

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Constitutiveadjective

    Etymology: from constitute.

    Although it be placed among the non-naturals, that is, such as neither naturally constitutive, nor merely destructive, do preserve or destroy. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. iii. c. 9.

    The very elements and constitutive parts of a schismatick, being the esteem of himself, and the contempt of others. Decay of Piety.

ChatGPT

  1. constitutive

    Constitutive generally refers to something that is essential or integral, forming an inherent part or characteristic of something else. It can also relate to the rules, norms, or principles that govern or constitute the structure and operation of an entity or phenomenon.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Constitutiveadjective

    tending or assisting to constitute or compose; elemental; essential

  2. Constitutiveadjective

    having power to enact, establish, or create; instituting; determining

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of constitutive in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of constitutive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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