configuration
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yəˈreɪ noun
1.
the relative disposition or arrangement of the parts or elements of a thing.
2.
external form, as resulting from this; conformation.
3.
Astronomy.
a.
the relative position or aspect of heavenly bodies.
b.
a group of stars.
4.
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 ).
5.
Computers. the totality of a computer and the devices connected to it: A common microcomputer configuration consists of a computer, two disk drives, a monitor, and a printer.
Origin:
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
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
Related forms
con·fig·u·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
pre·con·fig·u·ra·tion, noun
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configuration (kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the arrangement of the parts of something |
| 2. | the external form or outline achieved by such an arrangement |
| 3. | physics, chem |
| a. Also called: conformation the shape of a molecule as determined by the arrangement of its atoms | |
| b. the structure of an atom or molecule as determined by the arrangement of its electrons and nucleons | |
| 4. | psychol the unit or pattern in perception studied by Gestalt psychologists |
| 5. | computing the particular choice of hardware items and their interconnection that make up a particular computer system |
| [C16: from Late Latin configūrātiō a similar formation, from configūrāre to model on something, from figūrāre to shape, fashion] | |
| configu'rational | |
| —adj | |
| con'figurative | |
| —adj | |
| configu'rationally | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
configuration
1550s, from L. configurationem, noun of action from configurare (see configure).
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configuration con·fig·u·ra·tion (kən-fĭg'yə-rā'shən)
n.
The arrangement of parts or elements of a whole, especially the structural arrangement of atoms in a compound or molecule.
Gestalt.
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Example sentences
The new configuration puts too much emphasis on theory, he believes.
Both devices sport a large touchscreen and the familiar button configuration at the bottom.
C-based language that automatically optimizes your hardware configuration.
People procured their own office computers, each set up with a different configuration.
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