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figment

 

[ ˈfɪɡmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

imagination

A figment is something that is created or imagined, rather than something that is real. It is often used to refer to something that exists only in someone's mind.

Synonyms

fabrication, fantasy, illusion

Examples of usage

  • He dismissed the threat as a figment of his imagination.
  • The monster under the bed was just a figment of the child's mind.
  • Her fears turned out to be nothing more than a figment of her imagination.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, a figment can refer to a fictional character or element created by the author.

Synonyms

creation, fiction, invention

Examples of usage

  • The author's vivid descriptions brought the figments of his imagination to life.
  • The novel was filled with fantastical figments that captured the readers' imagination.
Context #3 | Noun

art

In art, a figment can be a representation of something imaginary or unreal, often used to convey a deeper meaning or emotion.

Synonyms

creation, depiction, representation

Examples of usage

  • The painting was a figment of the artist's imagination, depicting a surreal dreamscape.
  • The sculpture was a figment of the sculptor's creativity, blending reality and fantasy.

Translations

Translations of the word "figment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 figmento

🇮🇳 कल्पना

🇩🇪 Gebilde

🇮🇩 figmentasi

🇺🇦 вигадка

🇵🇱 wymysł

🇯🇵 作り話 (つくりばなし)

🇫🇷 fictif

🇪🇸 ficción

🇹🇷 hayal ürünü

🇰🇷 허구

🇸🇦 وهم

🇨🇿 výmysl

🇸🇰 výmysel

🇨🇳 虚构 (xū gòu)

🇸🇮 izmišljotina

🇮🇸 uppspuni

🇰🇿 қиял

🇬🇪 გამოგონილი

🇦🇿 uydurma

🇲🇽 ficción

Etymology

The word 'figment' originated from the Latin word 'figmentum', which means 'something fashioned or invented'. It first appeared in Middle English in the 15th century. Over time, 'figment' has come to be associated with the realm of imagination, creativity, and fiction, embodying the concept of something created or imagined rather than real.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,638, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.