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FIGURE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 18 meanings of the word Figure.

How to pronounce figure:

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Figure - as a noun

A diagram or picture illustrating textual material

Example: "The area covered can be seen from figure 2"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fig

Alternative names for the body of a human being

Example: "Leonardo studied the human body"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anatomybuildchassisfleshformframehuman bodymaterial bodyphysical bodyphysiqueshapesoma
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodyorganic structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

Example: "He made a figure of santa claus"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
modelsimulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A well-known or notable person

Example: "They studied all the great names in the history of france"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
namepublic figure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
important personinfluential personpersonage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formshape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An amount of money expressed numerically

Example: "A figure of $17 was suggested"

The impression produced by a person

Example: "He cut a fine figure"

The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

Example: "The number of parameters is small"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
number
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ground

A predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

Example: "She made the best score on compulsory figures"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
maneuvermanoeuvreplay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Figure - as a verb

Judge to be probable

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculatecount onestimateforecastreckon
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluatejudgepass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be or play a part of or in

Example: "Elections figure prominently in every government program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enter

Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

Example: "I can't see him on horseback!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
envisionfancyimagepictureprojectseevisualisevisualize

Understand

Example: "He didn't figure her"

Example Sentences

"She is a well-known public figure."
"The sculpture depicts a human figure in a dancing pose."
"He studied the figure of a bird in flight."
"The company released their sales figures for the year."
"Her figure is slim and athletic."
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Word Game Points

Is FIGURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, figure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FIGURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FIGURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, figure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FIGURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FIGURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, figure is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FIGURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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