Figuration (Noun)

Meaning 1

Decorating with a design.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Meaning 2

Representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The poet's use of a rose as a symbol of love was a common figuration in medieval literature.
  • The artist's depiction of the country as a beautiful maiden was a deliberate figuration to evoke feelings of patriotism.
  • In the novel, the character's journey through the desert was a figuration of the soul's search for spiritual enlightenment.
  • The dance company's use of masks and costumes was a creative figuration of the animal kingdom.
  • The author's portrayal of the city as a beast was a powerful figuration of the corrupting influence of urban life.

Hyponyms

  • Symbolising

Related Words

  • Figure (verb)
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