metaphorical — containing or using metaphors; figurative rather than literal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing or using metaphors; figurative rather than literal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 은유의, 비유적인
Korean pronunciation: 메터**포**리컬
Example Sentences
- When my mom said 'Your room is a tornado,' she was being metaphorical - thankfully, no actual tornado hit my bedroom.
- The teacher's metaphorical description of the atom as a miniature solar system helped students understand the concept.
- His metaphorical 'bridge-building' between the two departments actually involved zero construction work.
metaphorical
ADJECTIVE//ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkəl//
containing or using metaphors; figurative rather than literal
containing or using metaphors; figurative rather than literal
Historical truths through metaphorical lens make rhetorical magic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, '옮기다'라는 뜻의 'pherein'과 '너머로'라는 뜻의 'meta'가 합쳐져서 '의미를 다른 곳으로 옮겨서 표현하다'는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“When my mom said 'Your room is a tornado,' she was being metaphorical - thankfully, no actual tornado hit my bedroom.”
“The teacher's metaphorical description of the atom as a miniature solar system helped students understand the concept.”
“His metaphorical 'bridge-building' between the two departments actually involved zero construction work.”
“The poem's metaphorical imagery transforms ordinary objects into symbols of hope.”
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