FIGURATIVE


Meaning of FIGURATIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfi-g(y)ə-rə-tiv ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.