Figurativeis

Figurativeis is not a standard or widely used form in contemporary Portuguese. The adjectives figurativo (masculine) or figurativa (feminine) are normally used, with plural forms figurativos or figurativas. The appearance of figurativeis may be a variant spelling or a specific term in certain texts, but it is not the normative form in standard Portuguese.

In linguistics and language studies, the related concept is “linguagem figurada” or “figuras de linguagem.” This encompasses expressions whose meaning goes beyond the literal sense, such as metaphor, metonymy, simile, and personification. Figurative language enriches communication by invoking imagery, associations, or symbolic connections rather than literal statements.

In the visual arts, the closely related term is “arte figurativa,” which describes representational or figurative art that depicts recognizable subjects from the real world, as opposed to abstract art. Figurative art has a long history across cultures and periods, and its forms range from realistic rendering to stylized or expressive interpretations of people, objects, and scenes.

Etymology traces both figurativo/figurativa and their plural forms to figura, from Latin figura, meaning shape or form. The notion of figurativeness appears across language and art as a means to convey meaning through images, symbols, and recognizable representations rather than through literal description.

See also: arte figurativa, linguagem figurada, figuras de linguagem, metafora, metonímia.