constellation
IPA: kɑnstʌɫˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- (astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
- (modern astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
- (figurative) A configuration or grouping of related things.
- A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
- (psychoanalysis) Synonym of complex (“a collection of ideas caused by repressed emotions that leads to an abnormal mental condition”)
- (sexuality) A network of connections between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between a person, their partner, and that person's partner.
- (space science) A fleet of satellites used for the same purpose.
- (astrology, obsolete)
- The configuration of planets at a given time (especially a person's birth), as believed to affect events on Earth, or used for determining a horoscope.
- A person's character or inclinations, supposedly determined by their horoscope.
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Examples of "constellation" in Sentences
- It is from the constellation of Pisces.
- Libra is a constellation of the zodiac.
- Pisces is a constellation of the zodiac.
- The star is among the Aries constellation.
- It was located in the constellation Aries.
- The drinking gourd is a constellation of stars.
- Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo.
- The star is located at the bottom of the constellation.
- It is named after the star Vega in the constellation Lyra the Lyre.
- This is the list of the proper names for the stars in the constellation Crux.
- The development of constellation is in progress and the big decisions have already been made.
- But not just random, they are all totally in constellation patterns for the zodiac signs of the family members.
- Then, finally you are probably aware of South Africa's attempts to develop what it calls a constellation of States in southern Africa.
- The big problem with constellation is only two parts Ares V and the Orion CM can be reused for Mars the rest it would not be applicable.
- Another, long-term constellation is forming that signals big structural changes on the global level (governments, economic systems, etc.).
- Emily Dickinson in this constellation is forever the lovelorn spinster, pining away in her father's mansion on Main Street in Amherst, Mass.
- The Plough constellation is the best signpost to use in the Northern hemisphere, whereas The Southern Cross is the navigating star in the south.
- When the Galileo constellation is complete in 2010 it will be accurate to within a metre and its stronger radio signals will enable receivers to work [...]
- Each constellation is focused on a specific research area and comprises a multidisciplinary mix of senior and junior faculty and postdoctoral and graduate students.