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Uncommonfigurative
The correct spelling is figurative.
How to pronounce figurative
/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/
Say it like: Fig-ura-tiv-e
The correct spelling is figurative. Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
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Definition
adjective
- 1.Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
- 2.Metaphorically so called.
- 3.With many figures of speech.
- 4.Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative
- 5.Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.
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