Constitutive
Example: Constitutive principles shape the foundation of social institutions effectively.
Definition
"Constitutive" in philosophy refers to principles or elements that are essential in creating or defining the nature of something. Constitutive principles shape the foundation of social institutions effectively by determining their inherent structure and function.
Etymology
The word "constitutive" comes from the Latin 'constitutivus,' which means 'serving to establish or form.' It derives from 'constituere,' meaning 'to set up or establish.' Did you know that the term highlights the idea of something being fundamental or foundational in nature?
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"Constitutive" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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