figurate Synonyms & Antonyms
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Figurate as an Adjective
1
Forming a figure.
2
Florid.
Figurate as a Verb
1
To shape; to give a figure.
Word Forms & Grammar
figurate (not comparable)
figurate (third-person singular simple present figurates, present participle figurating, simple past and past participle figurated)
Origin of Figurate
Origin 1: From figure + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Origin 2: From figure + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Word Facts for Figurate
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Forming a figure |
| Verb forms | figurates, figurating, figurated |