English Dictionary
Definition of “constitutional”
constitutional (ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəll
)
Definitions
adjective
- denoting, characteristic of, or relating to a constitution
- authorized by or subject to a constitution
- of or inherent in the physical make-up or basic nature of a person or thing ⇒
a constitutional weakness
- beneficial to one's general physical wellbeing
noun
- a regular walk taken for the benefit of one's health
Alternative Forms
ˌconstiˈtutionally adverb
Usage examples
On the basis of the other mornings, most likely it had been Benedict on his way for his morning constitutional.
Lyall, Francis, A Death in Time (1987)This kind of circus makes the Clinton/ Lewinsky scandal look like an issue of major constitutional importance.
Spiked (2002)She was speaking at a press conference yesterday in the wake of the defeat of the Government's constitutional amendment.
Irish Times (2002)In a major policy U-turn the Prime Minister was telling MPs a constitutional treaty would be put to the public for their approval.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)By the time the formal, constitutional trade talks are ready to begin, the key decisions have already been made.
George Monbiot, THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003)
