Constitutional Definition

constitutional
adjective
  1. of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup; "constitutional walk"
  2. sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government; "the constitutional right of free speech"; "constitutional government"; "constitutional guarantees"
  3. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity"; "a constitutional inability to tell the truth"
  4. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
noun
  1. a regular walk taken as a form of exercise

"Constitutional" in song lyrics

See how constitutional is used in real songs:

  • "are pretextual stops by the police constitutional"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "constitutional"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "constitutional" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for constitutional to find words that pair well.

Look up another word