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configuration
noun con·fig·u·ra·tion \kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən, ˌkän-, -gə-ˈ\
: the way the parts of something are arranged
computers : the way a computer system or program is prepared for a particular use
Full Definition of CONFIGURATION
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a : relative arrangement of parts or elements: as (1) : shape (2) : contour of land <configuration of the mountains> (3) : functional arrangement <a small business computer system in its simplest configuration> b : something (as a figure, contour, pattern, or apparatus) that results from a particular arrangement of parts or components c : the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms
2
: gestalt <personality configuration>
— con·fig·u·ra·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— con·fig·u·ra·tion·al·ly adverb
— con·fig·u·ra·tive \-ˈfi-gyə-rə-tiv, -ˈfi-gə-\ adjective
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Origin of CONFIGURATION
Late Latin configuration-, configuratio similar formation, from Latin configurare to form from or after, from com- + figurare to form, from figura figure
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Medical Dictionary
configuration
noun con·fig·u·ra·tion \kən-ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrā-shən, ˌkän-\
Medical Definition of CONFIGURATION
1
a : relative arrangement of parts or elements b : the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms
2
: gestalt <personality configuration>
—con·fig·u·ra·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-əl\ adjective
—con·fig·u·ra·tion·al·ly \-ē\ adverb
—con·fig·u·ra·tive \-ˈfig-(y)ə-rət-iv\ adjective
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