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Idioms for figure
cut a figure. cut (defs. 84, 85b).
Origin of figure
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin figūra “shape, trope,” equivalent to fig- (base of fingere “to shape”) + -ūra -ure
synonym study for figure
5. See form.
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British Dictionary definitions for figure
figure
/ (ˈfɪɡə, US ˈfɪɡjər) /
noun
verb
See also figure on, figure out
Derived forms of figure
figureless, adjectivefigurer, nounWord Origin for figure
C13: from Latin figūra a shape, from fingere to mould
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Medical definitions for figure
figure
[ fĭg′yər ]
n.
A form or shape, as of the human body.
A person representing the essential aspects of a particular role.
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Idioms and Phrases with figure
figure
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