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.

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