Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun constellation
2 senses of constellation
Sense 1
configuration, constellation -- (an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time")
=> design, plan -- (an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests")
Sense 2
constellation -- (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)
=> natural object -- (an object occurring naturally; not made by man)