constellatie — meaning in English
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English meaning
- constellation noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
Senses
constellatie is used for these senses in English:
- constellation (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. [from 1920s]
- constellation (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.
- constellation A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
constellation — full definition
- noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
- noun A group of related things, ideas, or people considered together.
- noun A group of satellites working together for the same purpose.