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configurationally

configurationally

9.1
In a way that shows how parts are arranged
  • adverb
  • /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃənəli/
translation icon : configuracionalmente
  • Architects must think configurationally when designing flexible living spaces.

Examples

  • The two compounds are configurationally distinct, even though they share the same chemical formula.

  • The software can be customized configurationally to suit different user needs.

  • The components fit configurationally in this design.

  • She arranged the pieces configurationally for optimal performance.

  • Architects must think configurationally when designing flexible living spaces.

  • The two compounds are configurationally distinct, even though they share the same chemical formula.

  • The software can be customized configurationally to suit different user needs.

Synonyms

structurally
vsconfigurationally
21 5.0

In a way that changes the parts that hold something together

focuses on arrangement or structure itself rather than effects
spatially
vsconfigurationally
4 6.3

In a way that shows where things are or how they are placed

focuses on arrangement or structure of parts, not only their location in space
constructionally
vsconfigurationally
7.2

In a way that has to do with how something is built

covers arrangement of parts in general, not only how something is built
conformationally
vsconfigurationally
  • Specialized
9.5

In a way that involves change in a molecule's shape

is about arrangement or structure of parts, not specifically shape or molecules

Surface Forms

Morphology

configurationally = configurational (transparent) = configuration + al + ly

Formed regularly from the adjective 'configurational' by the adverbial suffix '-ly', giving the expected meaning 'in a manner relating to configuration'.

Etymology

Configurationally comes from configure, which combines con- 'together' and figura 'shape', like the word figure. So, to act configurationally is to think about how parts are 'shaped' and put 'together', that is, how they are arranged.