Synonyms of configuration

configuration

noun

kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structure
• framework
• architecture
• infrastructure
• shell
• fabric
• frame
• skeleton
• shape
• framing
• network
• armature
• edifice
• outline
• lattice
• cadre
• contour
• profile
• cage
• chassis
• figure
• silhouette

2

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

a small business computer system in its simplest configuration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• formation
• format
• setup
• arrangement
• design
• conformation
• plan
• setout
• composition
• structure
• scheme
• construction
• makeup
• build
• constitution
• getup

3

as in design

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged

his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• design
• format
• composition
• pattern
• arrangement
• theme
• motif
• form
• makeup
• constellation
• getup
• ordonnance

4

as in shape

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance

a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shape
• form
• geometry
• fashion
• figure
• conformation
• cast
• layout
• outline
• contour
• profile
• design
• silhouette
• framework
• frame
• shell
• setup
• pattern
• organization
• arrangement
• plan
• format
• skeleton
• makeup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• material
• matter
• composition
• substance
• stuff
• raw material

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of configuration

According to Live Nation, which runs the venue, production configuration and atmospheric conditions — meaning the weather — can impact sound. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

First-class seats will come with 32-inch 4K high-definition screens, Bang and Olufsen noise-cancelling headphones and options for passengers to book double bed and face-to-face dining configurations. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Featuring exteriors by Hydro Tec and interiors by Hot Lab, the yacht offers generous living areas across four decks with a distinctive configuration that sets it apart from 100-foot counterparts. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Here it is displayed in a coil, though its configuration is flexible—perhaps a metaphor countering the seeming immutability of shape, form, and even time. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026