Where does “figurative” come from?
Figurative comes from Middle French figuratif, meaning "of or pertaining to figures or representation."
figurative (English): Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as...
Definitions
- Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as...
Ancestry of “figurative”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | figuratif | — |