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Definition of Constitutive
1. Adjective. Constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup).
Similar to: Essential
Derivative terms: Constitute
Definition of Constitutive
1. a. Tending or assisting to constitute or compose; elemental; essential.
Definition of Constitutive
1. Adjective. having the power or authority to constitute, establish or enact something ¹
2. Adjective. having the power or authority to appoint someone to office ¹
3. Adjective. that makes something what it is; essential ¹
4. Adjective. that forms a constituent part of something else ¹
5. Adjective. (biochemistry) (''of an enzyme'') that is continuously produced at a constant rate ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Constitutive
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Constitutive
1. Constantly present, whether there is demand or not. Thus some enzymes are constitutively produced, whereas others are inducible. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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