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Word

constituent

noun
/kənˈstɪtjuənt/

Meanings

noun

one of the parts or elements that something is made of

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noun

a person who lives in an area represented by an elected official

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Definition

A constituent is a part of something larger, especially a component of a mixture or a system.

A constituent is one of the parts that make up a whole. It is often used to talk about the elements in a mixture, the parts of an organization, or the members of a group. In politics, it can also mean a person represented by an elected official.

Examples

  • Water is a major constituent of the human body.
  • Each constituent of the alloy affects its strength.
  • The senator met with a constituent after the hearing.
  • Air has several constituents, including nitrogen and oxygen.