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figure

/'f/I/g/j//@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

    noun.communication

    Examples
    The area covered can be seen from Figure 2.
    Synonyms fig

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. alternative names for the body of a human being

    noun.body

    Synonyms anatomy bod build chassis flesh form frame human body material body physical body physique shape soma

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

    noun.quantity

    Synonyms digit

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    He made a figure of Santa Claus.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a well-known or notable person

    noun.person

    Examples
    She is an important figure in modern music.
    Synonyms name public figure

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

    noun.shape

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. an amount of money expressed numerically

    noun.possession

    Examples
    A figure of $17 was suggested.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. the impression produced by a person

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    He cut a fine figure.
    A heroic figure.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    The figure was about a thousand.
    Synonyms number

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

    noun.communication

    Synonyms figure of speech image trope

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

    noun.cognition

    Antonyms ground

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. a decorative or artistic work

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms design pattern

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

    noun.act

    Examples
    She made the best score on compulsory figures.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. judge to be probable

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms calculate count on estimate forecast reckon

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. be or play a part of or in

    verb.stative

    Examples
    Elections figure prominently in every government program.
    How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?
    Synonyms enter

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

    verb.creation

    Synonyms envision fancy image picture project see visualise visualize

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. make a mathematical calculation or computation

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms calculate cipher compute cypher reckon work out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. understand

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    He didn't figure her.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. To represent by a figure, as to form or mold; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  7. To make a figure; to be distinguished or conspicious; as, the envoy <i>figured</i> at court.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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