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constituent (s) (noun), constituents (pl)
An individual in an area or district who votes for his or her person in congress and who is represented by him or her for the congressional period in office: The constituents in the town really liked Jim as a person, but he didn’t seem to make much headway in presenting their views and wishes in the legislative assemblies.
An elector who aids in th establishment of the rights of others.
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A voter who elects members of governments.
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This entry is located in the following units: com-, co-, cog-, col-, con-, cor- (page 5) -ent (page 4) stato-, stat-, sta-, -static, -stasi, staso-, -stasis, -stasia, -stacy, -stitute, -stitution, -sist (page 4)
chito-, chit-, chiton-
(Greek: tunic, covering; a reference to the chemical constituent of crab and lobster shells)
keratin- +
(Greek: containing, or derived from keratin, a highly insoluble scleroprotein that is the main constituent of horny tissues, the nails, and the organic matrix of tooth enamel; derived from Greek kera[s], kerat[os], "horn")
Word Entries containing the term: “constituent”
astronomical tidal constituent (noun), harmonic constituent, tidal constituent, constituent number (s); harmonic constituents, tidal constituents, constituent numbers (pl)
One of the harmonic elements in mathematical expressions and formulas for the forces and strong currents of the oceans: As an oceanographer, it was Hickory's responsibility to calculate the astronomical tidal constituent in the local harbor.
This entry is located in the following units: astro-, astr- (page 6) numer-, number- (page 1)