Figurative word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "figurative" word

[adjective] (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech; "figurative language"
[adjective] consisting of or forming human or animal figures; "a figural design"; "the figurative art of the humanistic tradition"- Herbert Read

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\Fig"ur*a*tive\, a. [L. figurativus: cf. F. figuratif. See {Figurative}.] 1. Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative. This, they will say, was figurative, and served, by God's appointment, but for a time, to shadow out the true glory of a more divine sanctity. --Hooker. 2. Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions. 3. Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description. 4. Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See {Figure}, n., 2. They belonged to a nation dedicated to the figurative arts, and they wrote for a public familiar with painted form. --J. A. Symonds. {Figurative} {counterpoint or descant}. See under {Figurate}. -- {Fig"ur*a*tive*ly}, adv. -- {Fig"ur*a*tive*ness}, n.

Synonyms for figurative

analogical, extended, figural, metaphoric, metaphorical, metonymic, metonymical, nonliteral, poetic, representational, synecdochic, synecdochical, tropical

Antonyms: literal

The fun area, different aproach to word »figurative«

Let's analyse "figurative" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EVITARUGIF. Average typing speed for these characters is 2770 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ..-. .. --. ..- .-. .- - .. ...- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: figurative: 9 + 3 + 1 + 9 + 5 = 27, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: figurative: 6 + 9 + 7 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 4 + 5 = 55, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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