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constituted

 

[ ˈkɒnstəˌtjuːtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

The word 'constituted' is the past tense of the verb 'constitute', which means to establish, create, or form something. It is often used in legal, organizational, and governmental contexts to denote the formation of entities, bodies, or groups. For example, 'constituted' can refer to the establishment of a committee or the formation of regulations. In essence, it describes the action of bringing something into existence or giving it a defined structure.

Synonyms

created, established, formed, set-up

Examples of usage

  • The organization was constituted in 1995.
  • The committee was constituted to address community issues.
  • This document constituted the formal agreement between the parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "constituted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constituído

🇮🇳 संविधानित

🇩🇪 konstituiert

🇮🇩 dikonstitusi

🇺🇦 складений

🇵🇱 ustanowiony

🇯🇵 構成された

🇫🇷 constitué

🇪🇸 constituido

🇹🇷 oluşturulmuş

🇰🇷 구성된

🇸🇦 مؤسس

🇨🇿 založený

🇸🇰 založený

🇨🇳 构成的

🇸🇮 ustanovljen

🇮🇸 stofnað

🇰🇿 құрылымдалған

🇬🇪 დამკვიდრებული

🇦🇿 qurulmuş

🇲🇽 constituido

Word origin

The word 'constituted' originates from the Latin verb 'constituere', which means 'to set up, establish'. It combines the prefix 'con-' (meaning together) with 'stituere' (meaning to set or place). The term made its way into Middle English in the 14th century through Old French, adapting in meaning to fit the contexts of governance and legal formation. Over time, 'constituted' has maintained its association with the establishment of entities and has become a staple in legal and formal writing, reflecting its deep roots in establishing authority and structure. The evolution of the term highlights the importance of its use in contexts of law, governance, and organization, continuing to play a significant role in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,436, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.