metaphorical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving figurative language, especially the use of indirect or symbolic meaning.

  - "The sun sets metaphorically in this painting."
  - "His words were metaphorical, not meant to be taken literally."

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Synonyms

metaphoric

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Variants

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metaphor , metaphoric , metaphorical , metaphors

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Etymology

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From the Greek metaphorein, meaning 'to transfer' or 'to carry over'. Metaphor involves transferring meaning from one context to another.

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Trivia

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1. Metaphors have been used throughout history in various cultures and languages. For example, in ancient Greece, metaphors were used extensively in poetry and philosophy.

2. Metaphors can be used to make complex ideas more accessible and understandable. For example, the metaphor 'time is money' helps us to understand the value and importance of time.

3. Metaphors can also be used to create powerful and memorable images. For example, the metaphor 'the heart is a rose' helps us to understand the complex emotions associated with love.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphorical language: A figure of speech that involves describing an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps to explain an idea or make a comparison.

2. Literary devices: Metaphor is one of several figures of speech that can be used to enhance the meaning and impact of language in literature.

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Quotes

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1. The hapless Humpty Dumpty often crops up as a "metaphor" for the second law of thermodynamics.

   - Charles Day,{it}Physics Today{/it},December 2002

2. Ben Strong, senior, football player, leader of the prayer group, the boy whose very name is a "metaphor", has been besieged by the media for interviews.

   - Jayne Anne Phillips,{it}Harper's{/it},November 1998

3. You see, menudo is our chicken soup for the body and soul, our "metaphor" for bread-and-butter issues.

   - Joe Rodriguez,{it}San Jose Mercury News{/it},20 May 2003

4. The number of songs containing ambiguous "metaphors" and intriguing but obscure symbolism could be extended indefinitely. Still,  … there are hollers, work songs, field songs, and blues whose meaning is really not subject to a great deal of interpretation.

   - Lawrence W. Levine,"The Concept of the New Negro",1971,{"source"=>"in {it}The Unpredictable Past{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1993"}

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Culture

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Metaphors are a common literary device used in poetry, prose, and everyday speech. They can add depth and richness to language, allowing us to express complex ideas and emotions in new and creative ways.

How to Memorize "metaphorical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a transfer of meaning from one context to another. For example, imagine a sun setting in a painting, but instead of the literal sun, it represents the end of a day or the passing of time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate metaphor with the idea of transfer or comparison. For example, think of metaphor as a bridge that connects two ideas or concepts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Greek origin of the word metaphor, which means 'to transfer'.

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