figurative

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or using figurative language, which is a literary device that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

literal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with figurative
figurative , determinate , creative , evaluative

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Variants

List of all variants of figurative that leads to same result
figurative , figurativeness , figurativenesses , figurative language

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Etymology

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From the Latin figurativus, meaning 'represented in figure' or 'symbolic'.

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Trivia

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1. Figurative language is often used in idioms, such as 'raining cats and dogs' or 'kick the bucket'.

2. The ancient Greeks and Romans used figurative language extensively in their poetry and drama.

3. Some figurative languages can be quite literal, such as 'under the table' or 'on the ball'.

4. Figurative language is not limited to language; it can also be found in art, music, and other forms of expression.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: A type of figurative language that compares two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Life is a journey' is a metaphor.

2. Simile: A type of figurative language that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her eyes are as blue as the sea' is a simile.

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Culture

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Figurative language has been used throughout history in various forms of art, literature, and poetry to convey deeper meanings and emotions. For instance, in poetry, figurative language is often used to create vivid imagery and to explore complex emotions.

How to Memorize "figurative"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a painting or a picture that represents the concept of figurative language. Visualize the various ways in which words can take on new meanings through metaphors and similes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of figurative language with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'reading between the lines' or 'a picture is worth a thousand words'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of figurative language, such as 'Figurative means figures in speech' or 'Figurative language is not what it seems'.

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