Figured: meaning, definitions and examples
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figured
[ ˈfɪg(ə)rd ]
understanding concept
To have figured something out means to have reached a conclusion or understanding about a particular situation or problem. This often involves a process of thinking, analyzing, or experimenting. When you figure something out, you usually derive insights that help you solve a challenge or clarify confusion. The term can be applied in various scenarios, such as solving a puzzle or understanding an idea after contemplation.
Synonyms
concluded, determined, resolved, understood
Examples of usage
- I finally figured out how to solve this math problem.
- She figured out why her computer was acting strangely.
- After much thought, he figured out what to do next.
Translations
Translations of the word "figured" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descoberto
- entendido
- resolvido
🇮🇳 समझा
- पता लगाया
- हल किया
🇩🇪 verstanden
- herausgefunden
- gelöst
🇮🇩 mengetahui
- dipahami
- diselesaikan
🇺🇦 зрозумілий
- виявлений
- вирішений
🇵🇱 zrozumiany
- odkryty
- rozwiązany
🇯🇵 理解された
- 発見された
- 解決された
🇫🇷 compris
- découvert
- résolu
🇪🇸 entendido
- descubierto
- resuelto
🇹🇷 anlaşılan
- keşfedilen
- çözülen
🇰🇷 이해된
- 발견된
- 해결된
🇸🇦 مفهوم
- مكتشف
- محلول
🇨🇿 pochopený
- objevený
- vyřešený
🇸🇰 pochopený
- objavený
- vyriešený
🇨🇳 理解的
- 发现的
- 解决的
🇸🇮 razumljen
- odkrit
- rešen
🇮🇸 skilinn
- uppgötvaður
- leystur
🇰🇿 түсінілген
- табылған
- шешілген
🇬🇪 გაგებული
- აღმოჩენილი
- გადაწყობილი
🇦🇿 anlaşılan
- aşkar edilən
- həll olunan
🇲🇽 entendido
- descubierto
- resuelto
Etymology
The word 'figured' is the past tense of the verb 'figure,' which traces its origins back to the Latin word 'figura,' meaning 'shape' or 'form.' The Latin term evolved through Middle French 'figure,' which retained the meaning of shape but also encompassed the idea of a figure in reasoning or a numerical calculation. English adopted the term in the late 14th century, initially emphasizing the aspect of representation or appearance. As time progressed, 'figure' began to encompass connotations of calculation and mental processes, leading to its modern usage relating to understanding and decision-making. The transition reflects the blending of mathematical precision with cognitive reasoning, resulting in current interpretations associated with problem-solving and discovery. By the mid-20th century, the term became widely used in everyday language, often indicating that someone has come to a realization or solved a complex issue.