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figurate
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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]
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