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constituent

[kuhn-stich-oo-uhnt] / kənˈstɪtʃ u ənt /
ADJECTIVE
component, part
Synonyms
STRONG
basic combining composing division essential factor fraction fundamental ingredient integral portion
WEAK
constituting elemental forming
Antonyms
STRONG
accessory additional auxiliary extra inessential minor nonessential secondary unimportant
WEAK
whole
ADJECTIVE
voting
Synonyms
STRONG
citizen official
WEAK
balloter electing electoral overruling
Antonyms
WEAK
whole
NOUN
element
Synonyms
STRONG
board component division essential factor fraction ingredient makings part plug-in portion principle unit
WEAK
fixins part and parcel
Antonyms
STRONG
entirety whole

Example Sentences

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The German DAX slipped 0.15% as the index’s second largest constituent, Siemens, nudged down 0.3% after falling 6.4% Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

These are comparisons of forward price/earnings ratios for the indexes, which are constituent companies’ prices divided by rolling consensus 12-month earnings-per-share estimates among analysts polled by LSEG, weighted by market capitalization.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

An elected official who prioritizes actual constituent needs over personal ambition, media attention, or higher political aspirations represents a more valuable outcome than a charismatic outsider with limited governing experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Quoting Alexander Hamilton, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg observed, “’The United States and its constituent States, unlike foreign nations, are ‘kindred systems, parts of ONE WHOLE.’

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2025

Although the council negotiated peace treaties, it could not declare war—that was left to the initiative of the leaders of each of Haudenosaunee’s constituent nations.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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