constitutionally
Americanadverb
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in respect to physical makeup.
He is constitutionally fitted for heavy labor.
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in respect to mental or emotional makeup.
constitutionally unable to speak before an audience.
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with respect to a constitution.
constitutionally invalid law.
Etymology
Origin of constitutionally
First recorded in 1735–45; constitutional + -ly
Example Sentences
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Several justices seemed drawn to the idea that the process was somehow less constitutionally troubling because the initial search involved automated filtering rather than human eyes manually reviewing every account.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Though I’ve seen one brief example of Wickline onstage doing stand-up, in some seemingly earlier time, she’s constitutionally a sketch comic, even when she’s the only member of the troupe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
In his conclusion, Leon writes that with White House approval from Congress, "the American people will benefit from the branches of Government exercising their constitutionally prescribed roles."
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
A constitutionally cyclical outlook encouraged adaptability and sustainability rather than fatalism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Miss Peregrine, who seemed to be constitutionally incapable of idleness, took a saucepan from the stove top and began scouring it with a steel brush.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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