Configuration

n.	1.	Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing; shape; figure. It is the variety of configurations [of the mouth] . . . which gives birth and origin to the several vowels. - Harris.
	2.	(Astrol.) Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time. They [astrologers] undertook . . . to determine the course of a man's character and life from the configuration of the stars at the moment of his birth. - Whewell.

Noun	1.	configuration - an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" Synonyms: constellation
	2.	configuration - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke" Synonyms: shape, conformation, contour, form

Platonic form, Platonic idea, aesthetic form, angle, archetype, aroma, art form, aspect, attribute, badge, brand, build, cachet, cast, character, characteristic, conformation, constellation, contour, cut, delineation, differentia, differential, distinctive feature, earmark, effect, eidolon, facet, fashion, feature, features, figuration, figure, figure-ground, flavor, form, format, formation, frame, framework, genre, gestalt, guise, gust, hallmark, idiocrasy, idiosyncrasy, image, imago, impress, impression, index, individualism, inner form, keynote, layout, light, likeness, lineaments, lines, look, main features, make, makeup, manner, mannerism, mark, marking, matrix, modality, mode, model, mold, nature, odor, outline, particularity, pattern, peculiarity, phase, phasis, profile, property, prototype, quality, quirk, reference, regard, relief, respect, savor, seal, seeming, semblance, set, shape, shapes, side, significant form, silhouette, simulacrum, singularity, skeleton, slant, smack, specialty, stamp, structure, style, taint, tang, taste, token, total effect, tournure, trait, trick, turn, twist, type, view, viewpoint, wise

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