prefigurative

Meanings

• adjective

  Denoting or representing something that exists or happens before something else; foreshadowing.

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Variants

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prefiguration , prefigurations , prefigurative

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'praefigurare', meaning 'to represent before'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prefigurative' is often used in the context of religious and mythological texts.

2. The concept of prefiguration can be found in various cultures and mythologies, such as Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology.

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Related Concepts

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1. foreshadowing: A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come in the story.

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Culture

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In literature, 'prefigurative' is used to describe elements that hint at or foreshadow future events. For instance, in Dante's Inferno, the character of Virgil serves as a prefiguration of Christ.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Prefigurative is a prefix that means before'.

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