I. ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈrāshən also ˌkän- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin configuration-, configuratio comparison, shaping, from Latin configuratus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. astrology : relative position or aspect of the planets
b. astronomy : any of several limiting apparent positions of a celestial body with respect to another (as conjunction, quadrature, opposition, and elongation)
2.
a. : relative disposition or arrangement of parts : interrelationships of constituent elements
b. : the contour, pattern, or figure produced by such disposition
a network of roads following the configuration of the country — John Buchan
3. : a geometrical figure usually consisting of points and lines and the points, lines, and planes which may be derived from them
4. : the structure of chemical compounds especially with reference to the space relations of the atoms in molecules
5.
[German konfiguration, from Late Latin configuration-, configuratio ]
: gestalt
Synonyms: see form
II. noun
: something (as a figure, contour, pattern, or apparatus) that results from a particular arrangement of parts or components ; especially : a set of interconnected equipment forming a computer system