'constitute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'constituere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'statuere' meant 'to set or place.'

'constituere' transformed into the Old French word 'constituer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'constitute' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to set up or establish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make up or form something.'