ALL meanings of constellation
con·stel·la·tion
C c - countable noun constellation A constellation is a group of stars which form a pattern and have a name. 3
- countable noun constellation A constellation of similar things is a group of them. 3
- noun constellation any of the 88 groups of stars as seen from the earth and the solar system, many of which were named by the ancient Greeks after animals, objects, or mythological persons 3
- noun constellation an area on the celestial sphere containing such a group 3
- noun constellation a gathering of brilliant or famous people or things 3
- noun constellation a group of ideas felt to be related 3
- noun constellation a group of stars in the sky, usually named after some object, animal, or mythological being that it supposedly resembles or suggests 3
- noun constellation the area of the sky assigned to such a group of stars: currently the sky is considered to have 88 constellations 3
- noun constellation any cluster, gathering, or collection 3
- noun constellation the grouping of celestial bodies at any particular time, esp. at a person's birth 3
- noun constellation a group of related thoughts or feelings regarded as clustered about one central idea 3
- noun constellation astronomy: group of stars 1
- noun constellation astrology: position of planets 1
- noun constellation set or group 1
- noun constellation Astronomy. any of various groups of stars to which definite names have been given, as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Boötes, Cancer, Orion. the section of the heavens occupied by such a group. 1
- noun constellation Astrology. the grouping or relative position of the stars as supposed to influence events, especially at a person's birth. Obsolete. character as presumed to be determined by the stars. 1
- noun constellation a group or configuration of ideas, feelings, characteristics, objects, etc., that are related in some way: a constellation of qualities that made her particularly suited to the job. 1
- noun constellation any brilliant, outstanding group or assemblage: a constellation of great scientists. 1
- noun constellation A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. Modern astronomers divide the sky into eighty-eight constellations with defined boundaries. 1
- noun constellation An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern. 0
- noun constellation An image associated with a group of stars. 0
- noun constellation (astronomy) Any of the 88 officially recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. 0
- noun constellation (astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope. 0
- noun constellation (figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment. 0
- noun constellation (spaceflight) a fleet of satellites of the same purpose (such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet). 0
- noun constellation A configuration or grouping. 0