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Webster 1913 Edition


Prefiguration

Pre-figˊu-ra′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
praefiguratio
.]
The act of prefiguring, or the state of being prefigured.
A variety of prophecies and
prefigurations
.
Norris.

Webster 1828 Edition


Prefiguration

PREFIGURA'TION

,
Noun.
Antecedent representation by similitude.
A variety of prophecies and prefigurations had their punctual accomplishment in the author of this institution.

Definition 2024


prefiguration

prefiguration

See also: préfiguration

English

Alternative forms

Noun

prefiguration (plural prefigurations)

  1. A vague advance representation or suggestion of something.
  2. Something that prefigures.

References

  • prefiguration” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).