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Synonyms of prefigurement

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Another word for prefigurement is foreshadowing. Other synonyms of prefigurement are symbolism, hint, symbol, type and adumbration.

Synonyms and similar words for prefigurement

nounThe act of prefiguring.

nounSomething that prefigures.

nounMore synonyms

  • adumbration
  • foreshadowingSynonym of foreshadow (“a suggestion of something in advance”); specifically (usually uncountable, literature...
  • prefigurationA vague representation or suggestion of something before it has happened or been accomplished; something that...

Meaning of prefigurement

  1. noun The act of prefiguring.
  2. noun Something that prefigures.

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Questions about synonyms of prefigurement

What is another word for prefigurement?
Prefigurement has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as foreshadowing, symbolism, hint, symbol, type, adumbration and prefiguration.
What does prefigurement mean?
Prefigurement means the act of prefiguring.

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