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Meaning of 'figurative'
Meaning of 'figurative' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Figurative 
[ a.]
- Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical;
representative. [ a.]- Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions.
- Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.
- Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.
Meaning of 'figurative' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. figurative [ a]
[ a]Meaning (1):
- (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
- (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
Example in sentence:
- figurative language
2. figurative [ s]
[ s]Meaning (2):
- consisting of or forming human or animal figures
- consisting of or forming human or animal figures
Example in sentence:
- a figural design;
- the figurative art of the humanistic tradition
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