configuration

noun

The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;

(countable, computing) The way a computing environment (physical or software) is set up or customized to the needs of its users.

(uncountable, computing) The process of customizing a computing environment in this way.

The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.

(countable, physics, chemistry) The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.

(countable, algebra) A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.

(astrology) The aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.

Roots

fingofig- · Latin · shape, form

Synonyms for configuration

conformationn shapen layoutn contourn moden constellationn

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The word configuration breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fig-, from Latin fingo (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.