kənˌfɪɡjuˈreɪʃən n. 1 a an
arrangement of parts or elements in a
particular form or
figure. b
the form,
shape, or figure resulting
from such an arrangement. 2 Astron. & Astrol. the
relative position of planets etc. 3 Psychol. =
gestalt. 4
Physics the
distribution of electrons
among the
energy levels of an
atom, or of nucleons among the energy levels of a
nucleus, as specified by
quantum numbers. 5 Chem. the fixed three-dimensional
relationship of the atoms in a
molecule. 6 Computing a the interrelating or interconnecting of a
computer system or elements of it so
that it will
accommodate a particular
specification. b an
instance of
this. øøconfigurational adj. configure v.tr. (in senses 1, 2, 6). [LL configuratio f. L configurare (as
com-, figurare fashion)]