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figurativeness

noun

The property of being metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures of speech.

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Word length
14
Starts with
F
Ends with
S
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
21
CEFR level
A1

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noun

  1. The property of being metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures of speech.

    “The narrators are caught between the literality and figurativeness of suspension.”

noun

  1. The representation of form or figure in art.

    “To balance between these two aspects of the ad, the figurativeness of the visual image can play a role.”

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The narrators are caught between the literality and figurativeness of suspension.
To balance between these two aspects of the ad, the figurativeness of the visual image can play a role.

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