noun

constellation

constellation, group, cluster

Orion is a famous constellation.

Orion is a famous constellation.

A constellation of symptoms pointed to the diagnosis.

A constellation of symptoms pointed to the diagnosis.

((a constellation of sth.)) a group or cluster of (sth.) A constellation of factors led to the decision.

Synonyms: star group, cluster, collection

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'stella' (star). Literally, 'with the stars'.

Picture a collection of 'stars' ('stella') that are 'together' ('con-') in the sky.

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