konstitutiv
constitutive; essential; formative.
English translations
- 01
constitutive
- 02
fundamental
- 03
essential
Word details
- German meaning
- Grundlegend, wesentlich, einen Bestandteil bildend.
- English meaning
- Constitutive
- Synonym
- wesentlich, grundlegend
- German example
- Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein konstitutives Element der Demokratie.
- English example
- Freedom of speech is a constitutive element of democracy.
Example sentences with “konstitutiv”
Diese Erfahrung war konstitutiv für seine Entwicklung. (This experience was constitutive for his development.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of 'konstitutiv' in philosophy?
In philosophy, 'konstitutiv' refers to something that forms or establishes the essential nature of an object or concept, as opposed to 'regulative'.