tropological

adjective

ˌtrō-pə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce tropological (audio)
Definition of tropologicalnext
as in metaphorical
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another a tropological construct that no reader of the text should take literally

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  1. figurative
  2. figural
  3. symbolic
Adjective
  • That was the battle cry of an industry post-COVID, the strikes and a collective depression (both literal and figurative).
    — Julie Plec, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Even fewer contain figurative imagery on their walls.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of figurative
Adjective
  • The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings.
    — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of figural
Adjective
  • Investing in equality is not just symbolic, but a strategic decision that can positively shape the sport’s culture and future.
    — Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • And Hutson not wanting to go on the ice by himself was symbolic of that timing, and why it was timed that way.
    — Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of symbolic
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