Figurate

• POS: Adjective
• HYPHEN: fig=ur=ate

CIDE DICTIONARY

Figurate, a. [L. figuratus, p. p. of figurare. See Figure.].

•  Of a definite form or figure.  [1913 Webster]

  "Plants are all figurate and determinate, which inanimate bodies are not."  [1913 Webster]
•  Figurative; metaphorical.  Bale.  [1913 Webster]
•  Florid; figurative; involving passing discords by the freer melodic movement of one or more parts or voices in the harmony; as, figurate counterpoint or descant.  [1913 Webster]

ROGET THESAURUS

Figurate

Number

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