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figurative

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Main Entry:
fig·u·ra·tive 
          Listen to the pronunciation of figurative
Pronunciation:
\ˈfi-g(y)ə-rə-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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