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Definition of Constellation
1. Noun. An arrangement of parts or elements. "The outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"
Generic synonyms: Design, Plan
Specialized synonyms: Redundancy, Network Topology, Topology, Chunking, Unitisation, Unitization
Derivative terms: Configure, Constellate, Constellate, Constellate
2. Noun. A configuration of stars as seen from the earth.
Specialized synonyms: Andromeda, Antlia, Apus, Aquarius, Aquila, Ara, Argo, Aries, Auriga, Charioteer, Bootes, Caelum, Cancer, Canis Major, Great Dog, Canis Minor, Little Dog, Capricorn, Capricornus, Carina, Cassiopeia, Centaur, Centaurus, Cepheus, Cetus, Chamaeleon, Chameleon, Circinus, Columba, Dove, Coma Berenices, Corona Borealis, Corvus, Crow, Crater, Cygnus, Delphinus, Dorado, Draco, Dragon, Eridanus, Fornax, Gemini, Great Bear, Ursa Major, Crane, Grus, Hercules, Hydra, Snake, Hydrus, Indus, Leo, Lepus, Libra, Little Bear, Ursa Minor, Lupus, Lyra, Mensa, Microscopium, Musca, Norma, Octans, Ophiuchus, Hunter, Orion, Pavo, Pegasus, Perseus, Phoenix, Pictor, Pisces, Puppis, Pyxis, Reticulum, Sagitta, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Scorpius, Sculptor, Serpens, Crux, Crux Australis, Southern Cross, Taurus, Telescopium, Triangle, Triangulum, Southern Triangle, Triangulum Australe, Tucana, Vela, Virgo, Volans, Vulpecula
Member holonyms: Asterism, Star
Derivative terms: Constellate, Constellate
Definition of Constellation
1. n. A cluster or group of fixed stars, or division of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.
Definition of Constellation
1. Noun. An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern. ¹
2. Noun. An image associated with a group of stars. ¹
3. Noun. (astronomy) Any of the 88 officially recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. ¹
4. Noun. (astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope. ¹
5. Noun. (figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment. ¹
6. Noun. a configuration or grouping ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Constellation
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Medical Definition of Constellation
1. In psychiatry, all the factors that determine a particular action. Origin: L.L. Constellatio, fr. Cum, together, + stella, star (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Constellation
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