prefigurement

Meanings

• Noun

  The representation or indication of a future event or situation.

  - "The novel prefigured the social upheaval that was to come."
  - "The dreams of the prophet were prefigurations of future events."

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Variants

List of all variants of prefigurement that leads to same result
prefigure , prefigured , prefigurement , prefigurements , prefigures , prefiguring

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Etymology

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

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

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prefigurement' is often used in theology to refer to the ways in which events in the Old Testament foreshadow events in the New Testament.

2. In music, a prefiguration is a musical motif or theme that is repeated throughout a composition, often serving as a unifying element.

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Related Concepts

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1. foreshadowing: A literary device used to hint at future events in a story.

2. prophecy: A statement or prediction about future events, often attributed to a divine or supernatural source.

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Culture

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In literature and art, prefigurations are often used to explore themes of prophecy and foreshadowing. They can also be found in various religious and philosophical traditions.

How to Memorize "prefigurement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a painting that represents an event before it happens.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a prediction or a warning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'pre-figure', meaning 'before the figure'.

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