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Konstellation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alignment noun The arrangement of things in a straight line, or the state of being correctly positioned relative to each other.
  • constellation noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.

Senses

Konstellation is used for these senses in English:

  • alignment (astronomy) The conjunction of two celestial objects.
  • 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.

alignment — full definition

  1. noun The arrangement of things in a straight line, or the state of being correctly positioned relative to each other.
  2. noun Agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or goals.

constellation — full definition

  1. noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
  2. noun A group of related things, ideas, or people considered together.
  3. noun A group of satellites working together for the same purpose.

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