Prefigure

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛfɪɡjər/

Definitions of prefigure

verb to show or represent beforehand; to foreshadow or predict

Example Sentences

A1 The clouds prefigure rain.

A2 The early signs of spring prefigure warmer days ahead.

B1 The artist's sketches prefigure the final masterpiece.

B2 The economic indicators prefigure a downturn in the market.

C1 The political unrest in the region prefigures a potential conflict.

C2 The scientific research prefigures a breakthrough in medical technology.

Examples of prefigure in a Sentence

formal The ancient texts prefigure the events that would unfold in the future.

informal Her dreams seemed to prefigure the outcome of the game.

slang The movie's opening scene totally prefigured the twist at the end.

figurative The early signs of conflict between the two countries prefigure a possible war.

Grammatical Forms of prefigure

• past tense: prefigured
• plural: prefigures
• comparative: more prefiguring
• superlative: most prefiguring
• present tense: prefigures
• future tense: will prefigure
• perfect tense: has prefigured
• continuous tense: is prefiguring
• singular: prefigures
• positive degree: prefigure
• infinitive: to prefigure
• gerund: prefiguring
• participle: prefiguring

Origin and Evolution of prefigure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prefigure' originated from the Latin word 'praefigurare', which is a combination of 'prae-' meaning before and 'figurare' meaning to shape or form.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'prefigure' has retained its original meaning of foreshadowing or predicting something in advance, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to anything that serves as a sign or indication of future events.