The difference between Configuration and Constitution

When used as nouns, configuration means form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape, whereas constitution means the act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something.

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  1. Configuration as a noun:

    Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

  2. Configuration as a noun:

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

  3. Configuration as a noun:

    The way things are arranged or put together in order to achieve a result.

  4. Configuration as a noun (physics, chemistry):

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

  5. Configuration as a noun (algebra):

    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.

  1. Constitution as a noun:

    The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

  2. Constitution as a noun (government):

    The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.

  3. Constitution as a noun (law):

    A legal document describing such a formal system.

  4. Constitution as a noun (dated):

    The general health of a person.

  5. Constitution as a noun (dated):

    A person's physique or temperament.

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