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adj. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

Fuzzynyms (15)

cardinal, central, key, fundamental, polar, primal

adj. serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure"

constitutional, integral, inherent, built-in, inbuilt

adj. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity"; "a constitutional inability to tell the truth"

fundamental, deep-rooted, deep-seated, ingrained

adj. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held; "deep-rooted prejudice"; "deep-seated differences of opinion"; "implanted convictions"; "ingrained habits of a lifetime"; "a deeply planted need"

Synonyms (11)

primary, basal

adj. of primary importance

basic, staple

adj. necessary foods or commodities; "wheat is a staple crop"

biogenic

adj. essential for maintaining the fundamental life processes; "sleep and food and water are among the biogenic needs of the organism"

must

adj. highly recommended; "a book that is must reading"

substantive, substantial, in essence

adj. having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents"

vital, life-sustaining

adj. performing an essential function in the living body; "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"

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constitutive

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