configuration

/kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.

2

The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;

3

The aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.

4

The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.

5

A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.

6

The way a computing environment (physical or software) is set up or customized to the needs of its users.

7

The process of customizing a computing environment in this way.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing