configuration (kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the arrangement of the parts of something
- the external form or outline achieved by such an arrangement
- physics chemistry
- Also called conformationthe shape of a molecule as determined by the arrangement of its atoms
- the structure of an atom or molecule as determined by the arrangement of its electrons and nucleons
- psychology the unit or pattern in perception studied by Gestalt psychologists
- computing the particular choice of hardware items and their interconnection that make up a particular computer system
Alternative Forms
conˌfiguˈrational conˈfigurative adjective conˌfiguˈrationally adverb Word Origin
C16: from Late Latin configūrātiō a similar formation, from configūrāre to model on something, from figūrāre to shape, fashion
