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figured

[ fig-yerd ]

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adjective

ornamented with a device or pattern:
figured silk; figured wallpaper.
formed or shaped:
figured stones.
represented by a pictorial or sculptured figure:
The god is figured as part man, part beast.
Music.
1. florid.
2. having the accompanying chords indicated by figures.
figurative, as language.

figured

/ ˈfɪɡəd /

depicted as a figure in graphic art, painting, or sculpture
decorated or patterned with a design
having a form
music
1. ornamental
2. (of a bass part) provided with numerals indicating accompanying harmonies

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Origin of figured¹

1350–1400; Middle English, past participle of figuren to figure; -ed ²

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Fukuyama argued that humankind had pretty much figured things out.

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San Diego’s rail transit system does not go to the airport, and try as we might, we’ve never quite figured out how to make it so.

Has L.A. figured out how to stop the epidemic it set loose on the world?

Although I was not free of eating disorder thoughts, I figured the worst of it was behind me.

So this pool cleaner would always come around and talk to her, and I figured it would be a good idea for a movie.

And though I was already upset at the whole thing, I figured I had to see it through to the end.

Scientists figured out that a virus had caused these deaths, although they had never seen this particular virus before.

Fancy silk buttons, with worked figured tops, were patented by Wm. Elliott, in 1837.

The back, ribs and head of very beautiful small figured wood.

Detective Frey came in and saw Duggin lying dead, and he figured he'd go out and do big things.

I did think uh tryin' t' get off with their hosses, but I figured it wouldn't pay with that sharp-eared cuss on the watch.

The castle never figured in history and is remarkable chiefly for its unique location.

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