constituent

  1. Adjective.  being a part, or component of a whole.
  2. Adjective.  authorized to make a constitution.
  3. Noun.  a part, or component of a whole.
  4. Noun.  a resident of a place represented by an elected official.
  5. Noun.  (grammar) a functional element of a phrase or clause.

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