Constitutivo
Example: El elemento constitutivo del ser define su esencia fundamental.
Definition
"Constitutivo" in philosophy refers to an essential or fundamental element that forms or defines the nature of something. It describes parts or aspects that are necessary for the existence or identity of an entity, as in 'the constitutive element of being defines its fundamental essence.'
Etymology
The word "constitutivo" comes from the Latin verb 'constituere,' meaning 'to set up' or 'to establish.' It evolved through Late Latin and Old Spanish to describe something that establishes or forms the foundation of another thing, especially in philosophical contexts.
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"Constitutivo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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