figment

Meanings

• noun

  A thing that is created in the mind, especially an idea that is not real but is used for imagination or artistic expression.

  - "The novel contained many intriguing figments of the author's imagination."
  - "The detective spent hours piecing together the clues, but the solution was just a figment of his imagination."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with figment
element , selement , gentlement

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. figure (en) : represent in a figure or symbol
   

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Variants

List of all variants of figment that leads to same result
figment , figments , a figment of her imagination , a figment of his imagination , a figment of one's imagination , a figment of their imagination

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Middle English: from figmentum, from figere, to shape, make.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'figment' comes from the Latin word figere, which means 'to shape'.

2. Figments have been a popular subject in mythology, with many gods and goddesses creating figments to populate the world or to serve as companions or allies.

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Related Concepts

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1. imagination: Figment is a product of imagination, and the two concepts are closely related.

2. fantasy: Figment can be considered a part of fantasy, as it refers to imaginary creations.

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Culture

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Figment has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent abstract ideas, imaginary creatures, and metaphors. In literature, figments have been used to explore themes such as creativity, imagination, and the human condition.

How to Memorize "figment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a blank canvas in your mind, and imagine a figment being created on it, taking shape and form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'figment' with the idea of a creative, imaginary construct.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'figment' starts with the letter 'f', which can remind you of 'fantasy' or 'figurative'.

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