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constitutive

con·sti·tu·tive [ kónstə ttiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. forming part: forming a part of something

2. essential: essential to the particular nature or character of something

3. biochemistry formed continuously: describes enzymes that are formed continuously without an external stimulus

4. politics having power to establish institution: having the power to create or establish a system of government, legislative body, or other institution, or to appoint members of official bodies


con·sti·tu·tive·ly adverb
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