'Configuration' definitions:
Definition of 'configuration'
From: WordNet
noun
An arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" [syn: configuration, constellation]
noun
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes" [syn: shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation]
Definition of 'Configuration'
From: GCIDE
- Configuration \Con*fig`u*ra"tion\, n. [L. configuratio.]
- 1. Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing; shape; figure. [1913 Webster]
- It is the variety of configurations [of the mouth] . . . which gives birth and origin to the several vowels. --Harris. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Astrol.) Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time. [1913 Webster]
- They [astrologers] undertook . . . to determine the course of a man's character and life from the configuration of the stars at the moment of his birth. --Whewell. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'configuration'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aesthetic form,
- angle,
- archetype,
- aroma,
- art form,
- aspect,
- attribute,
- badge,
- brand,
- build,
- cachet,
- cast,
- character,
- characteristic,
- conformation,
- constellation,
- contour,
- cut,
- delineation,
- differentia,
- differential,
- distinctive feature,
- earmark,
- effect,
- eidolon,
- facet,
- fashion,
- feature,
- features,
- figuration,
- figure,
- figure-ground,
- flavor,
- form,
- format,
- formation,
- frame,
- framework,
- genre,
- gestalt,
- guise,
- gust,
- hallmark,
- idiocrasy,
- idiosyncrasy,
- image,
- imago,
- impress,
- impression,
- index,
- individualism,
- inner form,
- keynote,
- layout,
- light,
- likeness,
- lineaments,
- lines,
- look,
- main features,
- make,
- makeup,
- manner,
- mannerism,
- mark,
- marking,
- matrix,
- modality,
- mode,
- model,
- mold,
- nature,
- odor,
- outline,
- particularity,
- pattern,
- peculiarity,
- phase,
- phasis,
- Platonic form,
- Platonic idea,
- profile,
- property,
- prototype,
- quality,
- quirk,
- reference,
- regard,
- relief,
- respect,
- savor,
- seal,
- seeming,
- semblance,
- set,
- shape,
- shapes,
- side,
- significant form,
- silhouette,
- simulacrum,
- singularity,
- skeleton,
- slant,
- smack,
- specialty,
- stamp,
- structure,
- style,
- taint,
- tang,
- taste,
- token,
- total effect,
- tournure,
- trait,
- trick,
- turn,
- twist,
- type,
- view,
- viewpoint,
- wise