Figure meaning

What does “figure” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“figure” is a noun and verb with 18 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a diagram or picture illustrating textual material.

figure

noun

  1. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

    “the area covered can be seen from Figure 2”

    Synonymsfig
  2. alternative names for the body of a human being

    “Leonardo studied the human body”

    “he has a strong physique”

  3. one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

    “0 and 1 are digits”

    Synonymsdigit
  4. a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

    “he made a figure of Santa Claus”

  5. a well-known or notable person

    “they studied all the great names in the history of France”

    “she is an important figure in modern music”

  6. a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

  7. an amount of money expressed numerically

    “a figure of $17 was suggested”

  8. the impression produced by a person

    “he cut a fine figure”

    “a heroic figure”

  9. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

    “the number of parameters is small”

    “the figure was about a thousand”

    Synonymsnumber
  10. language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

  11. a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

    Oppositesground
  12. a decorative or artistic work

    “the coach had a design on the doors”

  13. a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

    “she made the best score on compulsory figures”

verb

  1. judge to be probable

  2. be or play a part of or in

    “Elections figure prominently in every government program”

    “How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?”

    Synonymsenter
  3. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

    “I can't see him on horseback!”

    “I can see what will happen”

  4. make a mathematical calculation or computation

  5. understand

    “He didn't figure her”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University