noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being figurative. uncountable
2. 2
   The property of being metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures of speech. wordnet
3. 3
   The representation of form or figure in art. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From figurative + -ness.

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