constellation
Translation
constellation, group, cluster
Examples
Orion is a famous constellation.
Orion is a famous constellation.
We faced a constellation of problems.
We faced a constellation of problems.
Grammar Patterns
((a constellation of)) ((sth.)) a group or cluster of (sth.) A constellation of famous actors attended the event.
Similar Words
Synonyms: star group, cluster, collection
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'stella' (star). Literally 'a group of stars together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with) + 'stella' (star). It's a collection of stars that are 'with' each other.