Configuration

[kən,fɪgə'reɪʃ(ə)n;-gjʊ-] or [kən,fɪɡjə'reʃən]

(noun.) an arrangement of parts or elements; 'the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time'.

Typed by Catherine--From WordNet

(n.) Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing' shape; figure.

(n.) Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.

Editor: Lucius

n. Form, figure, shape, conformation.

Checked by Dick

SYN:Shape, outline, delineation, form, figure, conformation, contour

ANT:Shapelessness, amorphousness, formlessness, undelineation, contortion,distortion, deformity

Edited by Glenn

n. external figure or shape: outline: relative position or aspect as of planets.—vs.t. Config′urate Config′ure to shape.

Checker: Millicent