constellation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'constellation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Constellation

[ n.]

- A cluster or group of fixed stars, or dvision 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.
- An assemblage of splendors or excellences.
- Fortune; fate; destiny.

Meaning of 'constellation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . constellation

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- an arrangement of parts or elements

Example in sentence:

the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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Constellation
Constellation refers to a system which is consisted of a number of like satellites acting in concert to perform a specific mission.

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