Synonyms of constitution

constitution

noun

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən 

1

as in nature

the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others

the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nature
• self
• personality
• colors
• tone
• character
• complexion
• clay
• spirit
• composition
• characteristic
• disposition
• genius
• property
• essence
• temperament
• trait
• feature
• soul
• individuality
• uniqueness
• habit
• sort
• attribute
• flavor
• temper
• substance
• interior
• grain
• stamp
• makeup
• singularity
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• metal
• way
• hallmark
• mark
• essentiality
• earmark
• stuff
• point
• savor
• interiority

2

as in physique

the type of body that a person has

that marathon runner is known more for her strong constitution than for her speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• physique
• shape
• frame
• form
• habit
• structure
• figure
• build
• anatomy

3

as in law

a collection or system of rules of conduct

our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• law
• code
• legislation
• decalogue
• canon
• discipline
• establishment
• common law

4

as in act

a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature

the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• law
• act
• bill
• amendment
• ordinance
• statute
• legislation
• enactment
• prohibition
• decree
• ruling
• rule
• edict
• regulation
• fiat
• commandment
• directive
• bylaw
• common law
• martial law
• dictate
• restriction
• ground rule
• command
• proscription
• canon
• blue law
• capitulary
• encyclical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of constitution

The group was founded in 1994 by volunteer lawyers who helped draft the country’s first postindependence constitution. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

The governing Democratic Progressive Party’s 1999 Resolution on Taiwan’s Future described Taiwan as an independent sovereign state called the Republic of China under its existing constitution. — Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

But power had not truly shifted to the Black majority, with the white minority maintaining a hold on important government positions per the terms of the new constitution. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Under Morocco’s constitution, the king appoints the head of government from the political party that wins the largest number of seats in the House of Representatives. — CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

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