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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-fig-yuh-rey-shuh n]
- /kənˌfɪg yəˈreɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-fig-yuh-rey-shuh n]
- /kənˌfɪg yəˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of configurational word
- noun configurational the relative disposition or arrangement of the parts or elements of a thing. 1
- noun configurational external form, as resulting from this; conformation. 1
- noun configurational Astronomy. the relative position or aspect of heavenly bodies. a group of stars. 1
- noun configurational Chemistry. an atomic spatial arrangement that is fixed by the chemical bonding in a molecule and that cannot be altered without breaking bonds (contrasted with conformation). 1
- noun configurational Computers. the way a computer or computer system is put together; a specific set and arrangement of internal and external components, including hardware, software, and devices. the way a software program or device is set up for a particular computer, computer system, or task; the specific settings for a program or device: configuration of your email program to work with your new ISP. 1
- noun configurational Of or pertaining to a configuration. 1
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Origin of configurational
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Late Latin configūrātiōn- (stem of configūrātiō), equivalent to Latin configūrāt(us) shaped like its model, past participle of configūrāre to mold, shape (con- con- + figūr(a) figure + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Configurational
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
configurational popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
configurational usage trend in Literature
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