Definition of "figurate" in англійська

adjective

1. Forming a figure.

   • 1880, Alex. Napier, translator, A Handbook of Physical Diagnosis, translation of, 1877, Paul Guttmann, [unknown title], third German edition; New York: William Wood & Company, page 296, Normal urine is perfectly clear, containing neither crystalline nor any other organic figurate element, except possibly now and then traces of mucus.

2. (music) Florid.

verb

1. To shape; to give a figure.