TROPOLOGICAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

tropological

adjective

ˌtrō-pə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

Definition of tropological

as in figurative

expressing one thing in terms normally used for another a tropological construct that no reader of the text should take literally

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In Rouy’s experience, figurative painting was once seen as embarrassingly retrograde.

— David Lê, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2026
Her time spent dancing quickly spun itself into Cabrera’s dancer-like, strong figurative sculptures that could as easily evoke fertility or appear as merged couples.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of figurative

Adjective

Problem spaces are the metaphorical regions that our minds have to navigate to get from a problem to a solution.

— Chris Borland, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Here, your guide to the metaphorical — and literal — cream of the crop for fall, coming in ranging intensities and fruity and dessert-like varieties.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of metaphoric

Adjective

From figural bakers to upgraded pans, the new collection takes fall baking to a whole other level.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
Display of a walking staff with a figural head and wooden ladles reveal a history of carving among the cultures Lewis was raised in.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Definition of figural

Adjective

But along with political and practical advantages of navigating through complex new airspace in a range of temperatures, Pegase 26 is highly symbolic.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
One possible clue lies in the fact that the moringa tree in particular held a special symbolic significance to ancient Egyptians.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of symbolic

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