figurativeMeaning
P93472
predicate
Indicates that one entity is used in a non-literal, metaphorical, or symbolic sense to convey a meaning about another entity or concept.
Observed surface forms (11)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| metaphoricalMeaning | 11 |
| metaphoricalFunction | 4 |
| isUsedMetaphoricallyFor | 3 |
| usesAsMetaphorFor | 3 |
| hasFigurativeUse | 2 |
| metaphorSuggests | 2 |
| hasFigurativeSense | 1 |
| hasModernFigurativeMeaning | 1 |
| metaphoricMeaning | 1 |
| metaphoricalReference | 1 |
| usedFigurativelySince | 1 |
Sample triples (31)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Cardiac Kids | teams that metaphorically put fans’ hearts at risk due to suspense ⓘ |
| Ubique | present on all fronts via predicate surface "hasFigurativeSense" ⓘ |
| How to Philosophize with a Hammer | testing values by striking them to see if they ring hollow via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| How to Philosophize with a Hammer | shattering dogmatic beliefs via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| Seven Seas | all the world’s waters via predicate surface "hasModernFigurativeMeaning" ⓘ |
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the Church of Baseball
surface form:
The Church of Baseball
|
spirituality via predicate surface "usesAsMetaphorFor" ⓘ |
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the Church of Baseball
surface form:
The Church of Baseball
|
religion via predicate surface "usesAsMetaphorFor" ⓘ |
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the Church of Baseball
surface form:
The Church of Baseball
|
life philosophy via predicate surface "usesAsMetaphorFor" ⓘ |
| City of Red Gold | gold via predicate surface "metaphoricalReference" ⓘ |
| The Great White Whale | massive size via predicate surface "metaphorSuggests" ⓘ |
| The Great White Whale | distinctive appearance via predicate surface "metaphorSuggests" ⓘ |
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le Tapissier de Notre-Dame
surface form:
Le Tapissier de Notre-Dame
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the upholsterer of Notre-Dame via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bahr (metre) in aruz | sea of rhythm or metre via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| Chidambara Rahasya | removal of the veil of ignorance via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| Chidambara Rahasya | revelation of inner spiritual truth via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| City of Eternal Sunshine | place with nearly constant sunshine via predicate surface "metaphoricMeaning" ⓘ |
| Thunder | loud noise via predicate surface "isUsedMetaphoricallyFor" ⓘ |
| Thunder | divine wrath via predicate surface "isUsedMetaphoricallyFor" ⓘ |
| Thunder | anger via predicate surface "isUsedMetaphoricallyFor" ⓘ |
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from Greek "pan" (all) and "akos" (remedy) or "panakeia" (all-healing)
surface form:
Panacea
|
antiquity via predicate surface "usedFigurativelySince" ⓘ |
| Music of the Ainur | art as sub-creation via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| Music of the Ainur | divine providence working through history via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| Hall of Everything | representation of human potential via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| Hall of Everything | representation of life’s possibilities via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| the Straight Road | a path of grace beyond the mortal world via predicate surface "metaphoricalMeaning" ⓘ |
| sacred creative flame of Eru Ilúvatar | symbol of divine creativity via predicate surface "metaphoricalFunction" ⓘ |
| sacred creative flame of Eru Ilúvatar | symbol of the sustaining will of Eru via predicate surface "metaphoricalFunction" ⓘ |
| Church Without Christ | embodiment of negative faith via predicate surface "metaphoricalFunction" ⓘ |
| Church Without Christ | parody of evangelical churches via predicate surface "metaphoricalFunction" ⓘ |
| Midas touch | describing a person who succeeds at every venture via predicate surface "hasFigurativeUse" ⓘ |
| Midas touch | describing highly profitable investment skill via predicate surface "hasFigurativeUse" ⓘ |