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