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