noun

constitution

kahn-stih-TOO-shuhn/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃn/

The fundamental organization and makeup of something.

The charter sets out the nation's constitution, establishing how its government is organized.

Open foundational charter on small civic meeting table carries ONLY the short functional opening We the People at top of one page; all remaining paper blank.

Etymology

conLatinperhaps adds emphasis

+stitutLatinto set

+ionLatinstate or action

From setting or establishing, with con- perhaps intensive, the noun came to mean something settled upon, including a regulation. A constitution is the fundamental body of principles that establishes how a state or organization is governed.

In context

StudyIQ IAS: English4:13

this constitution should fulfill the aspirations of Indian people and there should be less you know minimum possible ambiguity when it comes to articles in Indian constitution

Complete Indian Polity | UPSC CSE 2025-26 | Salient Features of Indian Constitution | Ch-3 | StudyIQ

More examples

Scientists compare the genetic constitutions of the two plants.
The committee's constitution changes when new members join.
Her strong constitution helps her recover quickly.

Forms

constitution · constitutions

constitute verb — To form or make up something.

Similar words

makeup: Emphasizes the parts or qualities that form a whole.
structure: Emphasizes how parts are arranged and connected to one another.
composition: Often specifies the ingredients or materials making up something.