figurate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fig"ur*ate adjective
Etymology
L. figuratus, p.p. of figurare. See Figure.
Definitions
  1. Of a definite form or figure.
    Plants are all figurate and determinate, which inanimate bodies are not. Bacon.
  2. Figurative; metaphorical. Obs. Bale.
  3. (Mus.) Florid; figurative; involving passing discords by the freer melodic movement of one or more parts or voices in the harmony; as, figurate counterpoint or descant.

Webster 1913