CONSTITUTIONALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

constitutionally

adverb

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shnə-lē

Definition of constitutionally

as in inherently

by natural character or ability I'm afraid that I'm constitutionally incapable of carrying a tune

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of constitutionally Petro, constitutionally limited to one term, backed Iván Cepeda as his successor. — Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 The initiative was likely constitutionally defective from the outset, even as initiative petitions circulated in all corners of the Commonwealth. — Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Actually, the president’s authority over the White House is a matter of courtesy by Congress, because Congress actually is in control, constitutionally, of the White House complex too. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 The leader who is off the charts on creativity and innovation but constitutionally incapable of operational discipline gets people around them who can execute. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for constitutionally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutionally

Adverb

In an electric bike, where the top tube must house a 230Wh battery pack, these wider, inherently stiff aluminum tubes actually provide superior rigidity over narrow-titanium piping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
However, proper implementation is key, as stablecoin rails aren't inherently cheaper.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of inherently

Adverb

That could make life harder for the NCAA in court given that the organization has long argued for deferential treatment on the basis that college sports is a fundamentally different product than pro sports.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
This becomes particularly problematic in the context of generative AI, where the interaction between people and information has fundamentally changed.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of fundamentally

Browse Nearby Words

constitutional

constitutionally

constitutionals

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Constitutionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutionally. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of constitutionally

adverb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes