verb
prefigure
Prefigure (verb) means to show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand.
verb
1
To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand.
2
To predict or foresee.
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Etymology
From Middle English prefiguren, from Latin praefigurare, from figurare (“to shape, picture”).
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What is the meaning of prefigure?
"prefigure" (verb) means to show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand.
What are the different meanings of prefigure?
"prefigure" has 2 main meanings: 1. To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand; 2. To predict or foresee.