Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Constitution has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
"The new president spent her first week studying the constitution to understand how laws limit executive power."
the act of forming or establishing something
"the constitution of a PTA group last year"
"it was the establishment of his reputation"
"he still remembers the organization of the club"
the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
"The Supreme Court ruled that the law violated the provision in the Constitution of 1787 guaranteeing citizens due process."
the way in which someone or something is composed
"After years of poor diet and lack of exercise, his constitution has deteriorated to the point where he tires easily after walking just a few blocks."
a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
"During our summer tour, we spent hours aboard Constitution, marveling at how this historic warship defeated British frigates during the War of 1812."
The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.
"The constitution of the new committee was finalized after months of debate over who would hold each position."
The supreme law of some countries, such as Australia, Ireland, and the United States.
"The judge ruled that the new tax policy violated the constitution because it infringed on citizens' rights to privacy."