Main Entry: con·stel·la·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən\

Function: noun

: a set of ideas, conditions, symptoms, or traits that fall into or appear to fall into a pattern: as a : a group of stimulus conditions or factors affecting personality and behavior development <the way in which family constellation and handling of punishment influenced this particular boy—S. B. Sarason> b : a group of behavioral or personality traits