constitute
Derived from Middle French 'constituer', from Latin 'constitutere', meaning 'to set up, establish'.
VERB
(1)
[/ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/en-GB]
[/ˈkɑːn.stɪ.tuːt/en-US]
構成する
literal
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成る
formal
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設立する
formal
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構成される
passive
/
untranslatable
untranslatable
(The concept of 'constitute' in a legal or formal sense may not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese since it can vary based on context and usage.)
To form, compose, or make up something. It can also mean to establish, create, or give legal form to something, or to amount to or be equivalent to something, especially in a formal or legal context.
regular verb
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| constituted | constituting |
- Twelve members constitute the jury.
- His refusal to cooperate did not constitute an admission of guilt.
- The newly elected officials will constitute the new government.
- These actions could constitute a serious breach of ethical conduct.
register: formal