a. [ L. constituens, -entis, p. pr. See Constitute. ]
Body, soul, and reason are the three parts necessarily constituent of a man. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
A question of right arises between the constituent and representative body. Junius. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
Their first composure and origination require a higher and nobler constituent than chance. Sir M. Hale [ 1913 Webster ]
We know how to bring these constituents together, and to cause them to form water. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]
The electors in the district of a representative in Congress, or in the legislature of a State, are termed his constituents. Abbot. [ 1913 Webster ]
To appeal from the representatives to the constituents. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]