noun
constellation
kon-stuh-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
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."
"Ancient sailors used constellations to navigate the open sea."
2
A group of related things, ideas, or people considered together.
"The report described a constellation of factors behind the company's collapse."
3
A group of satellites working together for the same purpose.
"The company launched a new constellation of satellites to provide global internet."
How to Use Constellation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pattern of stars, or by extension, any cluster of related things.
Common pairings
a constellation of stars
a constellation of problems
satellite constellation
Word Forms
constellations plural
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Etymology
From Latin constellatio, "a grouping of stars," from con- ("together") + stella ("star").