figured

[fig-yerd]

adjective

1. ornamented with a device or pattern.

   figured silk; figured wallpaper.

2. formed or shaped.

   figured stones.

3. represented by a pictorial or sculptured figure.

   The god is figured as part man, part beast.

4. Music.

   1. florid.

   2. having the accompanying chords indicated by figures.

5. figurative, as language.

figured

/ ˈfɪɡəd /

adjective

1. depicted as a figure in graphic art, painting, or sculpture

2. decorated or patterned with a design

3. having a form

4. music

   1. ornamental

   2. (of a bass part) provided with numerals indicating accompanying harmonies

Other Word Forms

• figuredly adverb
• self-figured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of figured¹

1350–1400; Middle English, past participle of figuren to figure; -ed ²

Example Sentences

He has also figured out a few things: Ukraine has cards to play.

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When my utility company was subsidizing home energy audits in 2019, I figured, why not.

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Eventually, the relatives figured out what was happening.

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The announcement was made Thursday in a move many figured would come later with changes to the Lakers’ basketball operations department after Mark Walter became the majority owner.

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"It is almost like Scotty has figured out one more thing every year and just keeps adding to his weaponry and his skill."

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Related Words

• hidden 
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• indirect 
• latent 
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