figure

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
/ˈfɪɡə/
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
Noun
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

A drawing or diagram conveying information.

2 Definition

The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.

Example Sentences
  • a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble
3 Definition

A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.

4 Definition

The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.

Example Sentences
  • He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain.
5 Definition

Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.

6 Definition

A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.

7 Definition

A numeral.

8 Definition

A number, an amount.

9 Definition

A shape.

10 Definition

A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.

Example Sentences
  • The muslin was of a pretty figure.
11 Definition

Any complex dance moveW.

12 Definition

A figure of speech.

13 Definition

The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.

14 Definition

A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.

15 Definition

Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.

16 Definition

A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem.

2 Definition

To come to understand.

Example Sentences
  • I can’t figure if he’s telling the truth or lying.
3 Definition

To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon.

4 Definition

To be reasonable.

Example Sentences
  • It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation.
5 Definition

To enter into; to be a part of.

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.

8 Definition

To indicate by numerals.

9 Definition

To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.

10 Definition

To prefigure; to foreshow.

11 Definition

To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.

12 Definition

To embellish.