figural
fig·ur·al
figural · more figural · most figural
Representing by means of a figureRepresenting by means of a figure; emblematic.
UK/ˈfɪɡ(j)ʊɹəl/US/ˈfɪɡjəɹəl/
Meaning
6 sensesRepresenting by means of a figure; emblematic.
Figurative, not literal.
(rare)Pertaining to (human) figures.
consisting of or forming human or animal figures
Figurate.
(obsolete)Of numbers, describing a geometrical figure.
(obsolete)Pertaining to a figure, shape.
Origin
From Old French figural, from late Latin figūrālis, from figūra (“figure”).From Old French figural, from late Latin figūrālis, from figūra (“figure”).
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Forms
more figural, most figural| Comparative | more figural Lesson |
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| Superlative | most figural Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- consisting of or forming human or animal figures:figurative
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedfigurally
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form