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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bild-likh
"Er verwendete bildliche Sprache, um seine Gedanken zu verdeutlichen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Representing a figure or form, especially in a metaphorical or symbolic sense.
"The poet used figurative language to evoke vivid imagery in his verses." - 2
Not literal; involving metaphor or symbolism.
"Her figurative speech made the complex ideas more relatable to the audience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'figurative' originates from the Latin 'figurativus', which means 'representing a figure or form'. It evolved through Middle French 'figuratif', reflecting a shift from literal to metaphorical meanings in the English language during the late 14th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Figurative" is said worldwide
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figuré
Transliteration: fee-gyu-ray
"Il a utilisé un langage figuré pour exprimer ses idées."
bildlich
Transliteration: bild-likh
"Er verwendete bildliche Sprache, um seine Gedanken zu verdeutlichen."
figurato
Transliteration: fee-goo-rah-toh
"Ha usato un linguaggio figurato per comunicare le sue idee."
figurado
Transliteration: fee-gah-doh
"Utilizó un lenguaje figurado para expresar sus pensamientos."
figurado
Transliteration: fee-gah-doh
"Ele usou uma linguagem figurada para transmitir suas ideias."
रूपक
Transliteration: roopak
"उसने अपने विचार व्यक्त करने के लिए रूपक भाषा का उपयोग किया।"
比喻的
Transliteration: bǐyù de
"他使用比喻的语言来表达他的思想。"
비유적인
Transliteration: biyujeogin
"그는 자신의 생각을 표현하기 위해 비유적인 언어를 사용했습니다."
比喩的な
Transliteration: hiyuteki na
"彼は自分の考えを表現するために比喩的な言葉を使いました。"
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