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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke