Simple meaning
What does Constellation mean?
A constellation is a star pattern with a name.
Dictionary definition
Constellation means a named pattern of stars in the sky.
Example sentences
Constellation in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what constellation means.
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The reading passage used constellation to explain an Earth and space science idea.
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During a classroom model activity, using constellation correctly made our explanation more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Constellation
star patternRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
sky shapeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
named starsRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
random starsHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
single starHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Constellation word family
Base word
constellation
noun
constellation
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does constellation mean?
Constellation means a constellation is a star pattern with a name.
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