non-figurative
|non-fig-u-ra-tive|
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/nɒnˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
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/nɒnˈfɪɡjʊrətɪv/
literal, not metaphorical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-figurative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'figurative' from Latin 'figurativus', meaning 'metaphorical'.
Historical Evolution
'figurativus' transformed into the English word 'figurative', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-figurative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'figurative' meant 'metaphorical', and 'non-figurative' evolved to mean 'not metaphorical'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not using figures of speech; literal.
The artist's work is non-figurative, focusing on abstract forms.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 04:54