figuration

/ˈfɪgəˌreɪʃən/

Other forms: figurations

Definitions of figuration

1. noun

   decorating with a design
   type of:

   decoration

   the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
2. noun

   representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory
   types:

   symbolising, symbolizing

   the act of representing something with a symbol

   type of:

   representation

   an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent