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Constellation

Kah-nstuh-LAY-shuhn

/ˌkɑːnstʌˈleɪʃʌn/

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constellation

Dictionary meaning

An arrangement of parts or elements.

Examples

  • The constellation of tomatoes on the pizza looked like a smiley face.
  • The constellation of Orion was easily visible in the autumn sky.

Synonyms: configuration

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