constitutionally

/kɒnstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃənəli/

//kɒnstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃənəli// adv

"constitutionally" is a 16-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“constitutionally” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #25,332 in English word frequency and used as an adverb.

#25,332
frequency rank, English
16
letters
23
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Pertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

constitutionally vs constitutional
88% similar
constitutionally vs constitutionality
88% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for constitutionally
PropertyValue
Headwordconstitutionally
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/kɒnstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃənəli/
Letters16
Frequency rank#25,332
Misspellings tracked23
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “constitutionally” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). constitutionally lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for constitutionally is 16 letters long, classified as an adverb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /kɒnstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃənəli/. Corpus data places it at rank #25,332 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 23 likely wrong-spelling variants for constitutionally, with forms such as "cconstitutionally", "cnostitutionally", and "connstitutionally". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "constitutional", "constitutionality", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From constitutional + -ly. The correct English form is constitutionally, spelled C-O-N-S-T-I-T-U-T-I-O-N-A-L-L-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.
  2. 2
    Pertaining to one's fundamental values or mental inclinations.
  3. 3
    In accordance with a political constitution.

Etymology

From constitutional + -ly.

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cconstitutionally,cnostitutionally,connstitutionally,consittutionally,consstitutionally,constittuionally,constittutionally,constituitonally,constitutinoally,constitutioanlly,constitutionallyy,constitutionaly,constitutionalyl,constitutionlaly,constitutionnally,constitutoinally,constituttionally,constiuttionally,consttitutionally,consttiutionally,contsitutionally,cosntitutionally,ocnstitutionally

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of constitutionally - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

cconstitutionally1cnostitutionally2connstitutionally1consittutionally2consstitutionally1constittuionally2constittutionally1constituitonally2
Edit distance from "constitutionally"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "constitutionally"?
"constitutionally" is spelled C-O-N-S-T-I-T-U-T-I-O-N-A-L-L-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /kɒnstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃənəli/.
What does "constitutionally" mean?
As an adverb, "constitutionally" means: Pertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.
What words are commonly confused with "constitutionally"?
"constitutionally" is commonly confused with "constitutional", "constitutionality". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "constitutionally"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "constitutionally" is /kɒnstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃənəli/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "constitutionally"?
From constitutional + -ly. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “constitutionally”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-O-N-S-T-I-T-U-T-I-O-N-A-L-L-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /kɒnstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃənəli/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “constitutional” - see the side-by-side comparison. constitutionally vs constitutional
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list