constellation

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From Middle English constellacioun, constillacioun, from Middle French constellation, from Latin constellātiō, from cōn (with) + stēlla (star, astral body)

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constellation (plural constellations)

  1. An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern.
  2. An image associated with a group of stars.
  3. (astronomy) Any of the 88 officially recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
  4. (astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.
  5. (figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
    A constellation of possibilities.
  6. a configuration or grouping
    your computer's software constellation helps you do your work faster
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[edit] French

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From Middle French constellation, from Latin constellātiō, from cōn (with) + stēlla (star, astral body)

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  • IPA: /kɔ̃s.tɛ.la.sjɔ̃/, SAMPA: /kO~s.tE.la.sjO~/

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constellation f. (plural constellations)

  1. A constellation.

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