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Constituent is a term used in various fields of study including chemistry, linguistics, and political science. In the context of chemistry, a constituent refers to a component part of a compound or mixture. In linguistics, it refers to a word or a group of words that function as a single unit within a hierarchical structure. In political science, a constituent is a voting member of a community or organization and has the power to appoint or elect.
Chemistry[edit]
In chemistry, a constituent is a distinguishable part of a compound or mixture. For example, water is a compound made up of two constituents: hydrogen and oxygen. These constituents cannot be separated by physical means but can be separated by chemical reactions.
Linguistics[edit]
In linguistics, a constituent is a word or a group of words that function as a single unit within a hierarchical structure. For example, in the sentence "The cat sat on the mat", "the cat" and "on the mat" are constituents. Constituents can be identified through tests such as movement, substitution, and coordination.
Political Science[edit]
In political science, a constituent is a voting member of a community or organization and has the power to appoint or elect. Constituents are the people politicians have been elected to represent. In a democracy, constituents elect their leaders who make laws on their behalf.
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