constellation in Dutch
constellation in Dutch is sterrenbeeld, constellatie, gesternte — constellation means a recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
constellation in Dutch
sterrenbeeld
(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]
constellatie
(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]
sterrenbeeld
(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.
constellatie
(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.
gesternte
(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.
constellatie
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
gamma
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
plejade
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
sterrenhemel
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
What does "constellation" mean?
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noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
"Orion is one of the easiest constellations to spot in winter."
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noun A group of related things, ideas, or people considered together.
"The report described a constellation of factors behind the company's collapse."
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noun A group of satellites working together for the same purpose.
"The company launched a new constellation of satellites to provide global internet."
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constellation in a sentence
- Orion is one of the easiest constellations to spot in winter.
- Ancient sailors used constellations to navigate the open sea.
- The report described a constellation of factors behind the company's collapse.
- The company launched a new constellation of satellites to provide global internet.
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What is "constellation" in Dutch?
"constellation" in Dutch is sterrenbeeld, constellatie, gesternte. constellation means: A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
How do you use "constellation" in a sentence?
Example: "Orion is one of the easiest constellations to spot in winter." In Dutch, "constellation" is sterrenbeeld, constellatie, gesternte.
Are there other ways to say "constellation" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "constellation": sterrenbeeld, constellatie, gesternte, gamma, plejade, sterrenhemel.
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