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figurative

fig.u.ra.tive \'fig-(y)*-r*t-iv, 'fig-(y)*rt-iv\ aj 1a: representing by a 
   figure or resemblance : EMBLEMATIC  1b: of or relating to graphic 
   representation  2: expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another 
   with which it m ay be regarded as analogous : METAPHORICAL 3: characterized 
   by figures of speech  - fig.u.ra.tive.ly av