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/
Korean meaning: 별자리, 성좌, (관련된 것들의) 집단
Korean pronunciation: 컨-스털-레이-션 (강세: 레이)
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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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.
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“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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