constitutive

adjective

ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌtü-tiv How to pronounce constitutive (audio)
Definition of constitutivenext
as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing the proposition that liberty and justice are constitutive elements of an enlightened society

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Recent Examples of constitutive What the poem’s constitutive range of modal verbs exemplify is a mode of poetic questioning. — Elaine L. Wang september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 But the sea also surges through Tennyson’s poetry in a completely different way, although one equally constitutive of his genius. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 Obviously, this dialectic has been constitutive of Gabriel Orozco’s work from the very beginning and determines it to this very day. — Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025 The globalist gaze on the world identified both interconnectedness and diversity as the constitutive elements of the post-war era. — Or Rosenboim, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutive
  1. intrinsic
  2. inherent
  3. integral
  4. essential
  5. constitutional
Adjective
  • Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
    — Taylor Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • Separating identity from one's profession allows for continuous learning and thriving in an evolving workplace, ensuring value comes from inherent capabilities, not just a role.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of inherent
Adjective
  • Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of essential
Adjective
  • This proposed constitutional amendment was placed on the ballot by the California Legislature.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • In a 6-3 ruling split along ideological lines, the Supreme Court determined that federal caps on coordinated spending between candidates and political parties violate constitutional free speech protections.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
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“Constitutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutive. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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