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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

constitute

IPA: /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/

KK: /kɒnstəˌtut/

transitive verb

Definition: To be a part of something or to make up a whole; to form or create something.

Example: The committee will constitute a new set of rules for the organization.

constitutional

IPA: //kənˈstɪtʃənl//

KK: /kənˈstɪtʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the system of laws and principles that govern a country or organization, often outlined in a written document.

Example: The new law was found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

constitutive

IPA: /kənˈstɪtʃʊtɪv/

KK: /kənˈstɪtʃʊtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to create or establish something; essential to the nature of something.

Example: The constitutive elements of a democracy include free elections and the rule of law.

constitutively

IPA: /kənˈstɪtʃʊtɪvli/

KK: /kɒnˈstɪtʃʊtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is constant or inherent, without being influenced by external factors or conditions.

Example: The gene is expressed constitutively, meaning it is always active regardless of the environment.

constrainedly

IPA: /kənˈstreɪndədli/

KK: /kənˈstreɪndədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is limited or restricted, often due to external pressures or rules.

Example: She spoke constrainedly, as if afraid to express her true feelings.

constraint

IPA: /kənˈstreɪnt/

KK: /kənˈstreɪnt/

noun

Definition: A limitation or restriction that controls what someone can do or how something can happen.

Example: The project faced several constraints that affected its timeline and budget.

constrict

IPA: /kənˈstrɪkt/

KK: /kənˈstrɪkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become narrower or tighter.

Example: The snake began to constrict around its prey.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller or tighter by squeezing or binding it.

Example: The snake constricts its prey before swallowing it whole.

constriction

IPA: /kənˈstrɪkʃən/

KK: /kənˈstrɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something narrower or tighter, often causing a feeling of pressure or tightness.

Example: The constriction of the blood vessels can lead to increased blood pressure.

constrictive

IPA: /kənˈstrɪktɪv/

KK: /kənˈstrɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that tightens or makes something smaller, often causing pressure or restriction.

Example: The constrictive nature of the bandage helped to stop the bleeding.

constringe

IPA: /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

KK: /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller or tighter by squeezing or pressing it.

Example: The doctor used a special tool to constringe the blood vessels during the surgery.

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