Figure: meaning, definitions and examples

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figure

 

[ หˆfษชษกjษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A figure is a geometric shape, such as a circle, triangle, square, or rectangle, that represents a specific mathematical concept.

Synonyms

form, geometry, shape

Examples of usage

  • The teacher asked the students to calculate the area of the figure.
  • Can you identify the different figures in this shape?
Context #2 | Noun

art

In art, a figure refers to a human or animal form depicted in a piece of artwork.

Synonyms

depiction, form, representation

Examples of usage

  • The artist painted a beautiful figure of a woman in the portrait.
  • The sculpture featured intricate figures of different animals.
Context #3 | Verb

understand

To figure something out means to understand or solve a problem or mystery.

Synonyms

comprehend, decipher, solve

Examples of usage

  • After hours of studying, I finally figured out the solution to the math problem.
  • I can't figure out why the computer keeps crashing.

Translations

Translations of the word "figure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น figura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Figur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ figura

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะณัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ figura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท figure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ figura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท figรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ figura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ figรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›พๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ figura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะณัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fiqur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ figura

Etymology

The word 'figure' originated from the Latin word 'figura', which means 'a form, shape, figure, or figure of speech'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to represent both geometric shapes in mathematics and human or animal forms in art. The verb form of 'figure' emerged from the concept of solving problems or understanding mysteries. Over time, 'figure' has become a versatile word used in mathematics, art, and everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

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