figured

[ fig-yerd ]

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adjective

ornamented with a device or pattern: figured silk; figured wallpaper.
formed or shaped: figured stones.

represented by a pictorial or sculptured figure: The god is figured as part man, part beast.
Music.
- florid.
- having the accompanying chords indicated by figures.
figurative, as language.

Origin of figured

1350–1400; Middle English, past participle of figuren to figure; see -ed²

Other words from figured

fig·ured·ly [fig-yerd-lee, -yer-id-], /ˈfɪg yərd li, -yər ɪd-/, adverb
self-figured, adjective

Words Nearby figured

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How to use figured in a sentence

Fukuyama argued that humankind had pretty much figured things out.
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San Diego’s rail transit system does not go to the airport, and try as we might, we’ve never quite figured out how to make it so.
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Has L.A. figured out how to stop the epidemic it set loose on the world?
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Although I was not free of eating disorder thoughts, I figured the worst of it was behind me.
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So this pool cleaner would always come around and talk to her, and I figured it would be a good idea for a movie.
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And though I was already upset at the whole thing, I figured I had to see it through to the end.
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Scientists figured out that a virus had caused these deaths, although they had never seen this particular virus before.
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Fancy silk buttons, with worked figured tops, were patented by Wm. Elliott, in 1837.
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The back, ribs and head of very beautiful small figured wood.
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Detective Frey came in and saw Duggin lying dead, and he figured he'd go out and do big things.
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I did think uh tryin' t' get off with their hosses, but I figured it wouldn't pay with that sharp-eared cuss on the watch.
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The castle never figured in history and is remarkable chiefly for its unique location.
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British Dictionary definitions for figured

figured

/ (ˈfɪɡəd) /

adjective

depicted as a figure in graphic art, painting, or sculpture
decorated or patterned with a design

having a form
music
- ornamental
- (of a bass part) provided with numerals indicating accompanying harmonies

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