configuration

 
Pronunciation: /kənˌfɪgəˈreɪʃ(ə)n, -gjʊ-/

noun

  • 1an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form, figure, or combination: the unrepeatable configuration of the stars at the moment of your birth the broad configuration of the economy remains capitalist
  • Computing an arrangement or manner of interconnection of items of computer hardware or software: the PC comes with a removable hard disk drive as part of the standard configuration
  • Chemistry the fixed three-dimensional relationship of the atoms in a molecule, defined by the bonds between them. Compare with conformation.

Derivatives

configurational

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting the relative position of celestial objects): from late Latin configuratio(n-), from Latin configurare 'shape after a pattern' (see configure)