CEFR C2

figuration

noun

Meaning

The act of giving shape or form to something, or the specific way in which something is shaped or configured.

Examples

The complex figuration of the clouds suggested a coming storm.
His sculpture explores the figuration of the body in motion.

Synonyms: shape, form, configuration, morphology

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figuration (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The act of giving shape or form to something, or the specific way in which something is shaped or configured.

Examples

The complex figuration of the clouds suggested a coming storm.
His sculpture explores the figuration of the body in motion.
The architectural design relies on a unique figuration of steel beams.

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Antonyms of figuration

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