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constituents

[/kənˈstɪtʃuənts/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
componentes, eleitores, constituintes
1. The individual elements or parts that make up a whole
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen as its main constituents.
A água é composta de hidrogênio e oxigênio como seus principais componentes.
2. Members of a group represented by a political representative or legislator
The senator met with her constituents to discuss the new healthcare bill.
A senadora reuniu-se com seus eleitores para discutir o novo projeto de lei de saúde.
3. Parts of a chemical compound or mixture
The chemical analysis identified all the constituents of the compound.
A análise química identificou todos os constituintes do composto.
Synonyms
componentselementsingredientspartsvoterselectors
Antonyms
wholeentirety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componentes, eleitores
Most common usage in both political and chemical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
componentes, eleitores
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
componentes, eleitores
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
componentes, eleitores, constituintes
Constituintes more common in formal/political discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

constituent assembly
constituent power
constituent part
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