fig´ur|ate|ly

fig´ur|ate|ly
fig|ur|ate «FIHG yuhr iht», adjective.
1. having definite form or shape.
2. formed into figures or patterns.
3. distinguished by the use of passing tones or other ornaments of a piece of music; florid.
[< Latin figūrātus, past participle of figūrāre to fashion, form < figūra; see etym. under figure (Cf.figure)]
fig´ur|ate|ly, adverb.

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