constellatory

adjective

con·​stel·​la·​to·​ry kən-ˈste-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce constellatory (audio)
(ˈ)kän-¦ste-
: of, having to do with, or suggestive of a constellation
constellatory magnitude
constellatory brilliance

Word History

Etymology

constellation + -ory

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“Constellatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constellatory. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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