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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.
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
- præfiguration (archaic)
Noun
prefiguration (plural prefigurations)
- A vague advance representation or suggestion of something.
- Something that prefigures.
References
- “prefiguration” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).