Associations to the word «Prefiguration»

Wiktionary

PREFIGURATION, noun. A vague advance representation or suggestion of something.
PREFIGURATION, noun. Something that prefigures.

Dictionary definition

PREFIGURATION, noun. An example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come.
PREFIGURATION, noun. The act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand.

Wise words

A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.
Robert Burton