English · Word Candidate

constitution

/ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃ(ə)n/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: constitutions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình thành lập hoặc thiết lập một thứ gì đó; thành phần hoặc cấu trúc của thứ đó

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Noun

Examples

the physical constitution of the sun

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hệ thống chính thức hoặc không chính thức của các nguyên tắc và luật cơ bản điều chỉnh một chính phủ hoặc tổ chức khác

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Noun

Examples

1693, Edmund Bohun, A Geographical Dictionary They have in their present Constitution a Grand Council of the Nobility, a Senato, a College of Twenty six who give Audience to Ambassadors and report their Demands to the Senate, a Council of Ten; and a Triumvirate (monthly chosen by, and out of, the Te

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “constitution” mean?

The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

Is “constitution” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.