Figural
/ˈfɪɡ.jʊ.rəl/noun
Related to or resembling figures, especially in art or sculpture.
Did you know?In ancient times, figures represented not just form, but also powerful symbols believed to channel divine energies and invoke the presence of the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
figura
“Shape or form, often evoking the idea of representation or embodiment.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
figuralis
“Pertaining to shape or figure, often used in artistic contexts.”
Old French
Old French
figural
“Relating to figures, especially in representational art.”
15th Century
Middle English
figural
“Descriptive of art that depicts figures.”
Modern English
English
figural
“Referring to the representation of human or animal forms in art.”