FIGURATIVE


Meaning of FIGURATIVE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' fi-g(y) ə -r ə -tiv

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 a : representing by a figure or resemblance : EMBLEMATIC b : of or relating to representation of form or figure in art < figurative sculpture>

2 a : expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another with which it may be regarded as analogous : METAPHORICAL < figurative language> b : characterized by figures of speech <a figurative description>

– fig · u · ra · tive · ly adverb

– fig · u · ra · tive · ness noun

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