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How do you spell Figurative?

Correct spelling

figurative

Remember FIGURA (shape) - figurative language shapes meaning with an 'a'

Why is figurative spelled this way?

From Latin figurativus, of representation. FIGURA (shape). Figurative language shapes meaning indirectly — saying one thing to evoke another, truth expressed through metaphor.

Common misspellings of figurative

figuritivefigureativefigurativ

Example

Her figurative language painted vivid images in the readers' minds.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell figurative?+
The correct spelling is "figurative". Remember FIGURA (shape) - figurative language shapes meaning with an 'a'
Is it figuritive or figurative?+
The correct spelling is "figurative", not "figuritive".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

illustration illustrious imaginary imbue

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