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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of constituent
Noun
Part of why politicians in wealthy countries are currently treating aid as an easy target is because so many of their constituents are struggling, and feel that sending money to other countries is unfair. Christine Ro, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Before Republican House members decided to stop holding Town Halls, thousands of their constituents loudly denounced DOGE’s layoffs of federal workers. Gary Phelan, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Water extracted from ice could serve multiple purposes for astronauts, not only as drinking water but also for producing rocket fuel by splitting water molecules into their constituent parts — oxygen and hydrogen. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Some lawmakers been bombarded with constituent phone calls and voters at town halls who are angry at the dramatic cuts to the federal government. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for constituent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituent
Noun
  • Kher will introduce the screening alongside cast and crew members, with numerous A-list celebrities expected in attendance.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Illinois’ 17-member House delegation is made up of 14 Democrats and three Republicans.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 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
  • Every ingredient chosen for the supplement is backed by scientific research to help support better sleep.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • These efficacious, natural ingredients include chamomile, California poppy, lemon verbena, linden, magnesium, rosemary and cardamom.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pathways on Google Cloud simplifies scaling beyond individual Ironwood Pods, allowing for the orchestration of hundreds of thousands of Ironwood chips for next-generation AI computational requirements.
    Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The federal government argues the states can adjust their individual budgets.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After the Entrada, there are traces of Teotihuacan’s presence all over Tikal, from royal burials in a necropolis to distinctly Mexican architecture mixed with Maya elements in a complex of residential and ceremonial buildings near the heart of the city.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
  • On the other hand, there are elements of youth and inexperience that can only be felt in my shows in the past, perhaps my fans can find entertainment in my growth as well.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Recruiting top-tier talent has been a key factor in Rebellions’ success, says Ki-Jun Kim, CEO of Kakao Ventures, who first met Park in 2019 and decided to invest 2 billion won in Rebellions within an hour of their conversation.
    John Kang, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Since then, political analysts and GOP strategists have pointed to Musk's increasingly polarizing image as a key factor in the loss.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

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

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