constellation — A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky, or more broadly, a group of related things or people.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky, or more broadly, a group of related things or people.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My astronomy teacher said I look like the Big Dipper constellation when I stretch my arms.
- The constellation Cassiopeia looks like a giant W in the sky.
- Finding constellations is easier than finding my car keys in the morning.
constellation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/]
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky, or more broadly, a group of related things or people.
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky, or more broadly, a group of related things or people.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'constellatio,' meaning 'to set with stars' or 'to arrange stars together.' Ancient astronomers used this term to describe groups of stars that they organized into recognizable patterns.
Breakdown
con- (together/with) + stella (star) + -tion (noun suffix meaning 'act of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My astronomy teacher said I look like the Big Dipper constellation when I stretch my arms.”
“The constellation Cassiopeia looks like a giant W in the sky.”
“Finding constellations is easier than finding my car keys in the morning.”
“Ancient sailors used constellations to navigate across the oceans.”
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