configuration | (noun) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) | Synonyms: conformation, contour, form, shape |
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(noun) an arrangement of parts or elements | Synonyms: constellation |
configurational | (adjective) of or relating to or characterized by configuration | - |
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configurationism | (noun) (psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties | Synonyms: Gestalt psychology |
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configure | (verb) set up for a particular purpose | - |
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configured | (adjective) organized so as to give configuration to | - |
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disfiguration | (noun) the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something | Synonyms: defacement, disfigurement, mutilation |
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(noun) an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen | Synonyms: deformity, disfigurement |
disfigure | (verb) mar or spoil the appearance of | Synonyms: blemish, deface |
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disfigured | (adjective) having the appearance spoiled | - |
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disfigurement | (noun) the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something | Synonyms: defacement, disfiguration, mutilation |
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(noun) an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen | Synonyms: deformity, disfiguration |
figural | (adjective) consisting of or forming human or animal figures | Synonyms: figurative |
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figuration | (noun) decorating with a design | - |
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(noun) representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory | - |
figurative | (adjective) (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech | Synonyms: nonliteral |
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(adjective) consisting of or forming human or animal figures | Synonyms: figural |
figuratively | (adverb) in a figurative sense | - |
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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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(noun) The representation of form or figure in art. | - |
figure | (noun) a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating | - |
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(noun) a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) | - |
(noun) a decorative or artistic work | Synonyms: design, pattern |
(noun) the impression produced by a person | - |
(noun) the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | Synonyms: number |
(noun) alternative names for the body of a human being | Synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma |
(noun) a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground | - |
(noun) a diagram or picture illustrating textual material | Synonyms: fig |
(noun) language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense | Synonyms: figure of speech, image, trope |
(noun) a well-known or notable person | Synonyms: name, public figure |
(noun) an amount of money expressed numerically | - |
(noun) one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | Synonyms: digit |
(noun) a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape | - |
(verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation | Synonyms: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, reckon, work out |
(verb) judge to be probable | Synonyms: calculate, count on, estimate, forecast, reckon |
(verb) understand | - |
(verb) imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind | Synonyms: envision, fancy, image, picture, project, see, visualise, visualize |
(verb) be or play a part of or in | Synonyms: enter |
figured | (adjective) (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns | - |
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figurehead | (noun) figure on the bow of some sailing vessels | - |
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(noun) a person used as a cover for some questionable activity | Synonyms: front, front man, nominal head, straw man, strawman |
figurer | (noun) an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) | Synonyms: calculator, computer, estimator, reckoner |
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figurine | (noun) a small carved or molded figure | Synonyms: statuette |
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figuring | (noun) problem solving that involves numbers or quantities | Synonyms: calculation, computation, reckoning |
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nonfigurative | (adjective) not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature | Synonyms: abstract, abstractionist, nonobjective |
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prefiguration | (noun) the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand | Synonyms: adumbration, foreshadowing |
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(noun) an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come | - |
prefigurative | (adjective) indistinctly prophetic | Synonyms: adumbrative, foreshadowing |
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prefigure | (verb) indicate, as with a sign or an omen | Synonyms: augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, presage, prognosticate |
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(verb) imagine or consider beforehand | - |
subfigure | (noun) a figure that is a part of another figure | - |
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transfiguration | (noun) the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify | - |
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(noun) a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances | Synonyms: metamorphosis |
transfigure | (verb) change completely the nature or appearance of | Synonyms: metamorphose, transmogrify |
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(verb) elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration | Synonyms: glorify, spiritualize |