Definition

• n. - The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.
• n. - The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modeling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body; as, a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble.
• n. - A pattern in cloth, paper, or other manufactured article; a design wrought out in a fabric; as, the muslin was of a pretty figure.
• n. - A diagram or drawing; made to represent a magnitude or the relation of two or more magnitudes; a surface or space inclosed on all sides; -- called superficial when inclosed by lines, and solid when inclosed by surface; any arrangement made up of points, lines, angles, surfaces, etc.
• n. - The appearance or impression made by the conduct or carrer of a person; as, a sorry figure.
• n. - Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendor; show.