figuration

ˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən

Definition

Definition of figuration - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

art

TECH.

representation through visual forms in art

TECH.

Figuration in the painting was detailed and lifelike.

depiction

representation

shaping

Rare

act of giving shape or form to something

Rare

The artist's figuration of the sculpture was impressive.

forming

molding

shaping

sociology

Rare

process of creating social structures

Rare

Figuration in society helps connect individuals.

decoration

TECH.

ornamentation by adding decorative figures

TECH.

The figuration on the vase was intricate and beautiful.

decoration

embellishment

music

TECH.

use of patterns in music variations

TECH.

The composer's figuration added depth to the symphony.

motif

ornamentation

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Origin of figuration

Latin, figura (shape) + -tion (action)

Examples of figuration in a sentence

Modern figuration often challenges traditional norms.
The figuration of the clay took hours to perfect.
Her figuration of the design was both innovative and elegant.
Figuration shapes the dynamics of communities.
Through figuration, social norms are established.
The figuration on the building's facade was stunning.

He admired the figuration in the ancient manuscript.
Her figuration in the piece was intricate and beautiful.
The pianist's figuration brought a new dimension to the piece.

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French:figuration, modelage, ...
German:Figuration, Formgebung, ...
Italian:figurazione, modellazione, ...
Spanish:figuración, configuración, ...
Portuguese:figuração, configuração, ...
Chinese:具象表现, 造型, ...
Japanese:具象表現, 形作り, ...
Arabic:تَصْوِير, تَشْكِيل, ...
Hebrew:פִיגּוּרַצְיָה, עִצּוּב, ...
Russian:фигурация, оформление, ...
Ukrainian:фігурація, орнамент, ...
Hindi:चित्रण, आकार देना, ...
Bengali:রূপায়ণ, আকৃতি দান, ...
Catalan:figuració, configuració social, ...
Czech:figurace, formování, ...
Danish:figuration, formgivning, ...
Dutch:figuratie, beeldvorming, ...
Greek:αναπαράσταση, διαμόρφωση, ...
Hungarian:figurativitás, formálás, ...
Khmer:ការតំណាងរូបភាព, ការធ្វើឱ្យមានរូបរាង, ...
Korean:형상화, 구체화, ...
Persian:تصویرگری, شکل‌دهی, ...
Polish:figuracja, ukształtowanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):figuração, estruturação social, ...
Romanian:figurație, modelare, ...
Swedish:figuration, gestaltning, ...
Thai:การแสดงออกทางศิลปะ, การสร้างรูปทรง, ...
Turkish:figürasyon, şekillendirme, ...
Vietnamese:sự biểu hiện, tạo hình, ...

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