Constitute

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnstəˌtut/

Definitions of constitute

verb to form or make up; to be the parts that together form a whole

Example Sentences

A1 Water and flour constitute the ingredients for making bread.

A2 The team captain constitutes an important part of the team's leadership.

B1 The different departments constitute the company's organizational structure.

B2 The various factors constitute a complex system that affects the economy.

C1 The combination of art and science constitutes the foundation of modern technology.

C2 The principles of democracy constitute the framework for a just society.

Examples of constitute in a Sentence

formal The combination of different elements can constitute a new compound.

informal Eating fruits and vegetables can constitute a healthy diet.

slang I heard that their gossip can constitute drama.

figurative Each brushstroke can constitute a masterpiece in the making.

Grammatical Forms of constitute

• past tense: constituted
• plural: constitutes
• comparative: more constitute
• superlative: most constitute
• present tense: constitute
• future tense: will constitute
• perfect tense: have constituted
• continuous tense: is constituting
• singular: constitute
• positive degree: constitute
• infinitive: to constitute
• gerund: constituting
• participle: constituted

Origin and Evolution of constitute

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'constitute' originated from the Latin word 'constituere', which means 'to establish, set up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'constitute' has evolved to also mean 'to be a part of a whole, to make up'.