The meaning of CONSTITUTIVE is having the power to enact or establish : constructive. How to use constitutive in a sentence.

CONSTITUTIVE definition: constituent; making a thing what it is; essential. See examples of constitutive used in a sentence.

Definition of constitutive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of 'constitutive' constitutive in British English (ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪv ) adjective

In short, a preference can be both constitutive of your identity but have a dubious history or current status that makes it unworthy of respect.

The word constitutive describes an essential part of a whole, especially physical makeup. Without its constitutive engine, steering wheel, and tires, you don’t really have a car; it's just a box with seats.

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