'constituent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'constituens,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'statuere' meant 'to set up or establish.'

'constituens' transformed into the French word 'constituant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'constituent' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to set up or establish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a component or part of something larger.'