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figurative
adjective(fig-ur-a-tive)
consisting of or forming human or animal figures
Synonyms: figural,
Examples:
The figurative art of the humanistic tradition.
figurative
adjective(fig-ur-a-tive)
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
Synonyms: nonliteral,
Antonyms: literal,
Examples:
Figurative language.

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