What does "constitutionally" mean?
Pertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.
Constitutionally
/kɑnstəˈtuʃənəli/ adv
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Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: Pertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.
- Grammar: constitutionally is listed as adv.
- Nearest alternatives: lawfully, legally, most constitutional, properly.
- Useful contrasts: illegally, unconstitutionally.
- Usage evidence: I am constitutionally averse to getting carried away with feelings.
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Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Pertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.
"These children are constitutionally sad. Other children, like Luke, develop depressive feelings out of the blue or in response to some mild stressor."
- 2 Pertaining to one's fundamental values or mental inclinations.
"The effect of this filtering of ideas through the convictions of a class which is constitutionally disposed to certain views is by no means confined to the masses."
- 3 In accordance with a political constitution.
"“In our view, on the basis of the public record, former President Donald J. Trump is constitutionally disqualified from again being President (or holding any other covered office) because of his role in the attempted overthrow of the 2020 election and the events leading to the January 6 attack,” law professors William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen wrote for the University of Pennsylvania Law Review."
Adverb
- 1 according to the constitution wordnet
Synonyms
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Example
"I am constitutionally averse to getting carried away with feelings."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "constitutionally"?
Common synonyms include: lawfully, legally, most constitutional, properly.
How do you use "constitutionally" in a sentence?
I am constitutionally averse to getting carried away with feelings.
How do you pronounce "constitutionally"?
Pronounced /kɑnstəˈtuʃənəli/.
Etymology
From constitutional + -ly.