figure

Meanings

• noun

  A three-dimensional shape or object having a definite size and form.

  - "The sculpture was a beautiful figure."
  - "The athlete made a figure eight with her skates."

• verb

  To represent or depict in a figure or symbol.

  - "The map figures the location of the museum."
  - "The artist figures the human form in her painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with figure
figure , rigor , quiver , liver , gibber , tiber , fibre , nibbler , jibe , hiber , tiberius , librarian , librate , librarium , librate , libravit , libratum , libravit , libratum , libratum , libratum , libratum

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Homonyms

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

1. Figurehead (English) : A person who represents or symbolizes a group or organization
   

2. Figure out (English) : To understand or find the solution to a problem
   

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Homophones

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

1. figurehead, a person who represents or symbolizes a group or organization; figure out, to understand or find the solution to a problem
   

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Variants

List of all variants of figure that leads to same result
figure , figures , figure on , figured , figured on , figurer , figurers , figures on , figuring , figuring on , figure eight , figure eights , figure-of-eight , figure in , figured in , figures in , figuring in , figure of merit , figures of merit , figure of speech , figures of speech , figure out , figured out , figures out , figuring out , figure skater , figure skating , figure skatings , figure into , figured into , figures into , figuring into , figure of authority

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

figure: noun, figure: verb, figure of speech: a way of expressing ideas using figurative language

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Etymology

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

Old French figur, from figurer to shape, form; see figure in the sense of 'form, shape'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'figure' comes from the Latin word 'figura,' which means 'shape' or 'form.'

2. The human body consists of about 37.2 trillion figures, or cells.

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Related Concepts

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1. Three-dimensional shape: A figure can be any three-dimensional shape, such as a cube, sphere, or pyramid.

2. Representation: A figure can represent an idea, emotion, or concept, as in a symbol or metaphor.

3. Depiction: A figure can be a visual representation of an object or scene, as in a painting or photograph.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In art and literature, the figure refers to a human or animal form depicted in a work. Figures have been used to represent various concepts and emotions throughout history, from ancient Greek sculptures to modern paintings and literature.

How to Memorize "figure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the shape or object in your mind, focusing on its size, form, and details.
   - Draw the figure to help reinforce the image in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the figure with a memorable word or phrase, such as 'apple' for the shape of an apple or 'elephant' for a large, heavy object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic acronym or sentence to help remember the definition or meaning of the figure.

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