hyper-metaphorical

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Definitions of hyper-metaphorical word

noun hyper-metaphorical a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1). 2
noun hyper-metaphorical something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; symbol. 1

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin metaphora < Greek metaphorá a transfer, akin to metaphérein to transfer. See meta-, -phore

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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