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• past tense form of figure.
• past participle of figure.

figured

American  

[fig-yerd] / ˈfɪg jərd /

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.

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figured British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• self-figured
  adjective
• figuredly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of figured

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

Example Sentences

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figured

The site figured in Iran’s earlier plans to develop a high explosive charge that could be used to set off a nuclear explosion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

“We just kind of figured we might have to go out and just release this ourselves. Let’s just do the best job we can, and be happy with what we put out,” Linton said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

So naturally he figured there would be more to come.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

Years ago I figured out that on Wall Street, all you have is your reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

While the beans and potatoes were cooking, I figured that I’d make some flour gravy.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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