adjective
- being a part of a whole
- having the power to elect or appoint
noun
- a voting member of a community or organization that has the power to elect a representative
- a part or element of a larger whole
Examples
- The senator met with her constituents to discuss healthcare reform.
- Angry constituents packed the town hall meeting.
- Water is made up of two constituent elements: hydrogen and oxygen.
- The constituent parts of the engine were carefully assembled.
- Each constituent member of the alliance has equal voting rights.
- The constituent assembly drafted the new constitution.
- Protein is a major constituent of muscle tissue.