Figurative: meaning, definitions and examples
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figurative
[ หfษชษกjษrษtษชv ]
language
Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.
Synonyms
metaphorical, non-literal, symbolic
Examples of usage
- Her figurative language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
- The author often uses figurative language to convey deeper meanings in her writing.
art
Representing form or figure in art, especially by means of line.
Synonyms
naturalistic, realistic, representational
Examples of usage
- The painting was a beautiful example of figurative art.
- The artist's style is more abstract than figurative.
Translations
Translations of the word "figurative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น figurado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคชเคเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค
๐ฉ๐ช bildlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ kiasan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะณััะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ figuralny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏๅฉ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท figurรฉ
๐ช๐ธ figurado
๐น๐ท mecaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุงุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ obraznรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ obraznรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏๅป็
๐ธ๐ฎ figurativen
๐ฎ๐ธ myndrรฆnn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะนะฝะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแฃแ แแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fiqurativ
๐ฒ๐ฝ figurado
Etymology
The word 'figurative' comes from the Latin word 'figuratus', which means 'to form or shape'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe language or art that departs from a literal representation. The use of figurative language has been a common literary device throughout history, allowing writers to convey deeper meanings and emotions through metaphor, simile, and other figurative techniques.
See also: disfigure, figuration, figures, figurine, figurines, prefigure, transfiguration.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,237, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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