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subject vs constituent

constituent vs subject

subject and constituent both are nouns.

subject and constituent both are adjectives.

subject is a verb but constituent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subject Yes Yes Yes No
constituent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, constituent is a hypernym of subject; that is, constituent is a word with a broader meaning than subject:
  • subject: (grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated
  • constituent: (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
Other hypernyms of subject include grammatical constituent.
subject (noun) constituent (noun)
something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
a branch of knowledge an abstract part of something
some situation or event that is thought about (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
(grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated something determined in relation to something that includes it
(logic) the first term of a proposition
a person who owes allegiance to that nation
a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
subject (adjective) constituent (adjective)
likely to be affected by something constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
possibly accepting or permitting
subject (verb) constituent (verb)
make accountable for
cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
make subservient; force to submit or subdue
Difference between subject and constituent

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