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Meaning of "figurine" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FIGURINE

From French, from Italian figurina a little figure.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FIGURINE

figurine  [ˌfɪɡəˈriːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIGURINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Figurine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIGURINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

figurine

Figurine

A figurine is a statuette that represents a human, deity or animal. Figurines may be realistic or iconic, depending on the skill and intention of the creator. The earliest were made of stone or clay. Modern versions are made of ceramic, metal, glass, wood and plastic. Figures with movable parts, allowing limbs to be posed, are more likely to be called dolls, mannequins, or action figures; or robots or automata, if they can move on their own. Figurines and miniatures are sometimes used in board games, such as chess, and tabletop role playing games. Old figurines have been used to discount some historical theories, such as the origins of chess.

Definition of figurine in the English dictionary

The definition of figurine in the dictionary is a small carved or moulded figure; statuette.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIGURINE


algerine
ˌældʒəˈriːn
antisubmarine
ˌæntɪˌsʌbməˈriːn
aquamarine
ˌækwəməˈriːn
careen
kəˈriːn
fluviomarine
ˌfluːvɪˌəʊməˈriːn
glycerin
ˌɡlɪsəˈriːn
margarine
ˌmɑːdʒəˈriːn
marine
məˈriːn
mazarine
ˌmæzəˈriːn
Nazarene
ˌnæzəˈriːn
oleomargarine
ˌəʊlɪəʊˌmɑːdʒəˈriːn
serene
sɪˈriːn
smithereen
ˌsmɪðəˈriːn
speakerine
ˌspiːkəˈriːn
subterrene
ˌsʌbtəˈriːn
tambourine
ˌtæmbəˈriːn
tangerine
ˌtændʒəˈriːn
transmarine
ˌtrænzməˈriːn
tureen
təˈriːn
ultramarine
ˌʌltrəməˈriːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIGURINE

figure of eight
figure of fun
figure of merit
figure of speech
figure on
figure out
figure skater
figure skating
figure-conscious
figure-ground phenomenon
figure-hugging
figure-skate
figured
figured bass
figuredly
figurehead
figureless
figurer
figurework
figurist

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIGURINE

avanturine
aventurine
azurine
Catherine
daturine
dourine
exocrine
Katherine
lemurine
mercaptopurine
murine
neurine
paradoxurine
petaurine
purine
sciurine
taurine
urine
vulturine
xenurine

Synonyms and antonyms of figurine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «figurine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIGURINE

Find out the translation of figurine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of figurine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «figurine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

雕像
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estatuilla
570 millions of speakers

English

figurine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मूर्ति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تمثال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фигурка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estatueta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ষুদ্র প্রস্তরমূর্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

figurine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Patung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Figur
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

小さな像
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

입상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Figurine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tượng nhỏ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிலையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मूर्ति
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

heykelcik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

figurina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

figurka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Фігурка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

figurine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ειδώλιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beeldje
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

figurin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

figurine
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of figurine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIGURINE»

The term «figurine» is very widely used and occupies the 19.440 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIGURINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «figurine» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «figurine» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about figurine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIGURINE»

Discover the use of figurine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to figurine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Random Figurine
I’ve written this book for two reasons; first because my story is different and I thought it would be of interest to my readers, and second, as a therapeutic tool for myself, recollecting memories of my past and the significance each ...
Susannah D. Mccallum, 2008
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Doctor Who: The Episode Guide
A new, updated edition puts all the Doctors under the microscope?including Matt Smith?with facts, figures and opinions on every Doctor Who story televised Doctor Who has seen many ups and downs in its long and colorful history, and this ...
Mark Campbell, 2010
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The Jade Figurine
A freelance charter pilot on uneasy terms with the police but greatly respected by the underworld, Dan Connell turns down a bundle of cash to smuggle a jade carving of a bird out of Singapore--which doesn't make the thieves or the ...
Bill Pronzini, 1991
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The Curse of the Blue Figurine
Johnny wanted him to get down to business, to start examining the figurine. But the professor liked to take his own time about things. He brushed eraser dust off the faded green blotter that lay on the desk. Then he reached into a drawer and ...
John Bellairs, 2014
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Marlik: The Complete Excavation Report
Gold Bust (front) (82) Gold Bust (profile) (82) Plate 36 Pottery Humped Bull Figurine (83) Pottery Humped Bull Figurine (84) Pottery Humped Bull Figurine ( 85) Pottery Humped Bull Figurine (86) Pottery Humped Bull Figurine (87) Pottery  ...
ʻIzzat Allāh Nigāhbān, 1996
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The Porcelain Figurine
Eva Mecs. The Porcelain Figurine Eva Mecs Eva Mecs The Porcelain Figurine A Novel.
Eva Mecs, 2010
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Cornstarch Figurine
Elizabeth Treadwell. Cornstarch Figurine • Erudite each other very much probably not particular and contagious XLVI.
Elizabeth Treadwell, 2006
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Visible Variation: Comparative Studies on Sign Language ...
Placement of visual aids during pronoun elicitation Context Placement of visual aids 'we like' Addressee figurine at centre, other figurine(s) on the signer's right ' like us' Addressee figurine at centre, other figurine(s) on the signer's left 'we help'  ...
Pamela Perniss, Roland Pfau, Markus Steinbach, 2007
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The Collector's Guide to Lady Figurine Planters
Enchanting lady figurine planters were a gift-giver's favorite during the 1950s and '60s. This comprehensive guide features over 350 color photographs of more than 700 planters.
Pat Armes, Keith Armes, 2000
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Figurine Della Scena Di Prosa
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Giuseppe Costetti, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIGURINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term figurine is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hot Toys' 1/6th scale Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Disguise …
Hot Toys' 1/6th scale Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Disguise collectible figurine from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. July 10, 2015 by Gary Collinson ... «Flickering Myth, Jul 15»
2
Fallout 4: Bethesda and Funko Team-Up To Create Some Funky …
Unlike Amiibo from Nintendo, these figurine are small (around 2″) and sold with blind box packages. The line-up includes the following:. «SegmentNext, Jul 15»
3
Honor and Integrity in Photography
David Levinthal's 20-by-24 inch Polaroid print “Untitled” (2000), from “The Wild West” series, is a slightly out of focus image of a cowboy figurine ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
WTF did that Minions Happy Meal toy just say?
The wide-eyed figurine may look innocent enough, but some say it's f-bomb is true to its character in the movies: impulsive, with no self control. «KCTV Kansas City, Jul 15»
5
Day 1 of All-Star FanFest: A lot of Larkin
(The cost goes up as the figurine size increases.) Something for foodies. OK, so you wouldn't go to FanFest just to eat. But all that interacting ... «Cincinnati.com, Jul 15»
6
Hawthorne merchants invite shoppers to find Waldo
Throughout July, Waldo figurines will be hidden inside the businesses and seekers who find a figurine can get their “Waldo passport” stamped ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
7
Katherine Vaz and Christopher Cerf: Kermit Will Attend
... conferences at which one is invited to speak, the other will invariably tuck among the folded clothing a tacky figurine, to be discovered later. «New York Times, Jul 15»
8
3D print a figurine of yourself
Doob USA CEO Michael Anderson -- standing in a SoHo studio behind a figurine of Doob USA CEO Michael Anderson -- described the ... «MyFox Austin, Jul 15»
9
Enchanting figurines at National Art Museum
"The Beijing-style clay figurine Zhang artists are highly trained and educated, unlike their predecessors. So there's a remarkable difference in ... «CCTV, Jul 15»
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“That's not right”: Pope Francis is not impressed by communist crucifix
Morales later explained that the figurine was a replica of a similar cruficix made by Father Luis Espinal, a Jesuit priest who was kidnapped and ... «Vox, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Figurine [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/figurine>. Apr 2024 ».
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