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figurally

fig·ur·al
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fig-yer-uh l]
    • /ˈfɪg yər əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fig-yer-uh l]
    • /ˈfɪg yər əl/

Definitions of figurally word

  • adjective figurally consisting of figures, especially human or animal figures: the figural representations contained in ancient wall paintings. 1
  • adverb figurally figuratively, by means of a figure 0

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Origin of figurally

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin figūrālis, equivalent to Latin figūra figure + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Figurally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

figurally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

figurally usage trend in Literature

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