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constipated Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of constipated?

The comparative form is more constipated and the superlative form is most constipated.

ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌpā-təd

What Does Constipated Mean?

As an adjective, constipated means affected with constipation. It can also mean stilted or stodgy in appearance, expression, or action. As a verb, it means to cause constipation in.

Constipated at a Glance

Part of speech	adjective, verb
Pronunciation	/ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌpā-təd/
Syllables	4
Antonyms	regular and unconstipated
Comparative / superlative	more constipated, most constipated

Constipated Definition (Adjective)

affected with constipation
stilted or stodgy in appearance, expression, or action

Constipated as a Verb

to cause constipation in
to make immobile, inactive, or dull : stultify
… so much clutter … will tend to constipate the novel's working order.

Synonyms of Constipated

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Antonyms of Constipated

regular unconstipated

Constipated in a Sentence

… so much clutter … will tend to constipate the novel's working order.

Word Forms & Grammar

constipated

con·sti·pat·ed

con·sti·pat·ing

constipate

constipates

constipating

constipated (comparative more constipated, superlative most constipated)

Origin of Constipated

Medieval Latin constipatus, past participle of constipare, from Latin, to crowd together, from com- + stipare to pack tight stiff

First Known Use

1547

1533

How to Pronounce Constipated

Constipated is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌpā-təd/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kän(t)).

Frequently Asked Questions About Constipated

Is constipated an adjective or a verb?

Constipated is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the opposite of constipated?

Words opposite in meaning to constipated are regular and unconstipated.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of constipated?

The comparative form is more constipated and the superlative form is most constipated.