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What is another word for Figure? – 174 Figure Synonyms

    Need another word for Figure? Use these synonyms of Figure from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    form shape appearance likeness image picture diagram chart graph model representation symbol emblem icon silhouette outline profile contour gesture posture pose attitude demeanor air aspect semblance guise persona character personality trait feature characteristic attribute quality property figurehead effigy statue sculpture figurine doll toy mannequin puppet marionette robot android

    Meaning of Figure

    The primary meaning of the word "figure" refers to a person's or thing's shape or appearance.

    Definitions

    • A person's or thing's shape or appearance, especially when this is thought to be attractive or impressive
    • A person, especially one of importance or influence
    • A numerical value or amount, especially one that is considered to be significant or interesting
    • A diagram or drawing, especially one that is used to explain or illustrate something
    • A pattern or design, especially one that is made up of shapes or lines

    Etymology of Figure

    The word "figure" comes from the Old French word "figure", which is derived from the Latin word "figura", meaning "shape" or "form"
    The Latin word "figura" is also related to the Latin word "fingere", which means "to shape" or "to form"
    The word "figure" has been used in English since the 13th century, and its meanings have evolved over time to include a range of concepts related to shape, appearance, and representation

    Example Uses

    • The figure in the painting is thought to be a self-portrait of the artist
    • The company's financial figure for the year was higher than expected
    • The figure of the president is respected by people all over the world
    • The diagram shows the figure of a circle with a radius of 5 cm
    • The dancer's figure was impressive as she moved across the stage

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    absence nothingness void emptiness nonexistence invisibility obscurity anonymity unimportance insignificance irrelevance shapelessness formlessness amorphousness vagueness indefiniteness ambiguity uncertainty darkness obscurity invisibility concealment secrecy anonymity facelessness namelessness formlessness

    Related Nouns

    shape form appearance image picture diagram chart graph model representation symbol emblem icon silhouette outline profile contour gesture posture pose attitude demeanor air aspect semblance guise persona character personality trait feature characteristic attribute quality property

    Related Verbs

    represent depict portray illustrate draw paint sketch model shape form create design construct build make fashion mold cast carve sculpt chisel etch engrave shape form figure calculate estimate reckon compute tally

    Related Adjectives

    visual graphic pictorial figurative symbolic emblematic iconic representative characteristic distinctive unique individual personal human bodily physical material tangible concrete perceptible visible noticeable apparent evident obvious clear distinct definite certain sure precise exact accurate