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What does constituting mean?

"Constituting" means to form, create, or establish something. It's about bringing parts together to make a whole, or to give something a specific form or existence.

Here are some ways you can understand it:

* Making up something: The ingredients constitute a cake.

* Creating a new entity: The founding fathers constituted the United States of America.

* Defining something: The rules constitute the game.

* Having a particular quality: Her passion constitutes her strength.

Here are some examples of how "constituting" is used in sentences:

* "The students constitute a majority of the voters in this election." (They make up the majority.)

* "The constitution constitutes the fundamental law of the country." (It defines the basic laws.)

* "Her kindness constitutes her greatest virtue." (It's a defining characteristic of her.)

* "The board of directors constitutes the governing body of the company." (They form the governing group.)

Hopefully, these examples give you a better understanding of the meaning of "constituting"!

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