Constable

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnstəbəl/

Definitions of constable

noun A police officer of the lowest rank, especially in a town or rural area.

Example Sentences

A1 The constable helped the lost child find their way home.

A2 The constable patrolled the streets to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.

B1 The constable arrested the suspect for shoplifting.

B2 The constable was commended for his bravery during the hostage situation.

C1 The constable was promoted to sergeant after years of dedicated service.

C2 The constable's quick thinking saved lives during the natural disaster.

Examples of constable in a Sentence

formal The constable was responsible for maintaining law and order in the village.

informal The constable was patrolling the streets last night.

slang The constable busted the party before it even started.

figurative The constable of truth and justice always prevails in the end.

Grammatical Forms of constable

• past tense: constabled
• plural: constables
• comparative: more constable
• superlative: most constable
• present tense: constables
• future tense: will constable
• perfect tense: have constabled
• continuous tense: is constabling
• singular: constable
• positive degree: constable
• infinitive: to constable
• gerund: constabling
• participle: constabled

Origin and Evolution of constable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'constable' originated from the Old French word 'conestable' which was derived from the Latin word 'comes stabuli' meaning 'count of the stable'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a high-ranking officer in medieval European courts, the term 'constable' evolved to denote a peace officer or law enforcement officer in English-speaking countries.