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Uniformity :: Uniformity (n.) Similitude between the parts of a whole; as, the uniformity of sides in a regular figure; beauty is said to consist in uniformity with variety..

Idiophanous :: Idiophanous (a.) Exhibiting interference figures without the aid of a polariscope, as certain crystals..

Figurehead :: Figurehead (n.) The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship..

Oxymoron :: Oxymoron (n.) A figure in which an epithet of a contrary signification is added to a word; e. g., cruel kindness; laborious idleness..

Anthropomorphous :: Anthropomorphous (a.) Having the figure of, or resemblance to, a man; as, an anthropomorphous plant..

Figurative :: Figurative (a.) Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2..

Figure :: Figure (n.) Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression..

Grotesque :: Grotesque (n.) A whimsical figure, or scene, such as is found in old crypts and grottoes..

Effigy :: Effigy (n.) The image, likeness, or representation of a person, whether a full figure, or a part; an imitative figure; -- commonly applied to sculptured likenesses, as those on monuments, or to those of the heads of princes on coins and medals, sometimes applied to portraits..

Ramification :: Ramification (n.) The production of branchlike figures.

Heptagon :: Heptagon (n.) A plane figure consisting of seven sides and having seven angles.

Subspinous :: Subspherical (a.) Nearly spherical; having a figure resembling that of a sphere.

Column :: Column (n.) A perpendicular line of figures.

Antanagoge :: Antanagoge (n.) A figure which consists in answering the charge of an adversary, by a counter charge..

Lance :: Lance (n.) One of the small paper cases filled with combustible composition, which mark the outlines of a figure..

Figure :: Figure (n.) To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.

Millrynd :: Millrynd (n.) A figure supposed to represent the iron which holds a millstone by being set into its center.

Attribute :: Attribute (n.) A conventional symbol of office, character, or identity, added to any particular figure; as, a club is the attribute of Hercules..

Trans- :: Trans- () A prefix, signifying over, beyond, through and through, on the other side, as in transalpine, beyond the Alps; transform, to form through and through, that is, anew, transfigure..

Syncitia :: Syncrisis (n.) A figure of speech in which opposite things or persons are compared.

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