Figures: meaning, definitions and examples
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figures
[ หfษชษก.jษrz ]
mathematics
Numbers or symbols that represent amounts or measurements.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used figures to show the increase in sales over the past year.
- The student struggled with the complex figures in the math problem.
shapes
A shape, especially a geometric one.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The children were asked to identify different figures such as squares and triangles.
- The artist created intricate figures in her artwork.
person
A person of importance or influence.
Synonyms
celebrity, notable individual, personality
Examples of usage
- He was a prominent figure in the community.
- Historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln are remembered for their impact.
Translations
Translations of the word "figures" in other languages:
๐ต๐น figuras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Figuren
๐ฎ๐ฉ figura
๐บ๐ฆ ััะณััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ figury
๐ฏ๐ต ๅณๅฝข๏ผใใใ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท figures
๐ช๐ธ figuras
๐น๐ท figรผrler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุดูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ figury
๐ธ๐ฐ figรบry
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๅฝข (tรบxรญng)
๐ธ๐ฎ figure
๐ฎ๐ธ lรถgun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fiqurlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ figuras
Word origin
The word 'figures' originated from the Latin word 'figura' meaning 'a form, shape, figure'. Over time, the term expanded in usage to refer to numbers or symbols representing quantities. In modern usage, 'figures' can refer to numerical values, shapes, or influential individuals.
See also: disfigure, figuration, figurative, figurine, figurines, prefigure, transfiguration.