configuration
/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
UK: /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
kənfɪɡ · JƏɹEꞮ̯ · ʃən (3 syllables)
English
Noun Top 23,893
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Definition
The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.
Etymology
From Middle French configuration, from Latin cōnfigūrātiō. Morphologically configure + -ation.
Example Sentences
- "The engineers tested several configurations of the new device."
- "The mountain range has a unique configuration."
- "The software requires a specific configuration to run properly."
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