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Trope as a Noun
Definitions of "Trope" as a noun
Synonyms of "Trope" as a noun (3 Words)
Usage Examples of "Trope" as a noun
Associations of "Trope" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Trope” are: figure, figure of speech, image

Trope as a Noun

Definitions of "Trope" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trope” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense.
A significant or recurrent theme; a motif.
A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.

Synonyms of "Trope" as a noun (3 Words)

figure	A numerical symbol, especially any of the ten in Arabic notation. A figure* of two thousand pounds.*
figure of speech	One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration.
image	(Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world. He uses the image* of a hole to describe emotional emptiness.*

Usage Examples of "Trope" as a noun

My sense that philosophy has become barren is a recurrent trope of modern philosophy.
Perhaps it is a mistake to use tropes and parallels in this eminently unpoetic age.
Both clothes and illness became tropes for new attitudes toward the self.
She uses the Eucharist as a pictorial trope.

Associations of "Trope" (30 Words)

allusion	The practice of making allusions. The use of allusion.
analogy	The religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate. The models show by analogy* how matter is built up.*
archetypal	Very typical of a certain kind of person or thing. An archetypal* journey representing the quest for identity.*
compare	To form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb. Her novel was compared to the work of Daniel Defoe.
conceivable	Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally. The body was photographed from every conceivable* angle.*
conceive	Become affected by (a feeling. She cannot conceive.
conceptual	Relating to or based on mental concepts. The schizophrenic loses ability to abstract or do conceptual* thinking.*
creative	A person whose job involves creative work. A creative* team of designers.*
drawing	The act of moving a load by drawing or pulling. The drawing* of water from the well.*
eidetic	Of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy. An eidetic* memory.*
figure	Imagine; conceive of; see in one’s mind. Figure 1 shows an ignition circuit.
hyperbole	Extravagant exaggeration. You can t accuse us of hyperbole.
idea	An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth. He has an idea* that we don t like him.*
image	Make a visual representation of (something) by scanning it with a detector or electromagnetic beam. The emperor s tomb had his image* carved in stone.*
imagery	Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work. The impact of computer generated imagery* on contemporary art.*
liken	Point out the resemblance of someone or something to. Racism is likened to a contagious disease.
metaphor	A figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity. When we speak of gene maps and gene mapping we use a cartographic metaphor.
metonymy	The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the turf for horse racing.
multiform	Occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances. The multiform* universe of nature and man.*
picture	Represent in a photograph or picture. He is pictured with party guests.
polymorphous	Relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms. A polymorphous* low grade tumour.*
portraiture	A word picture of a person’s appearance and character. His strength as a novelist lay in his portraiture* of upper class families.*
portrayal	A representation by picture or portraiture. The media portrayal* of immigration.*
represent	Be representative or typical for. Santos are small wooden figures representing saints.
simile	The use of similes as a method of comparison. His audacious deployment of simile* and metaphor.*
surreal	Having the qualities of surrealism bizarre. As irrational and surreal* as a dream.*
symbolism	Symbolic meaning attributed to natural objects or facts. He has always believed in the importance of symbolism* in garden art.*
tale	A lie. She enjoyed hearing others tell their tales.
type	Identify as belonging to a certain type. He typed out the second draft.
visual	Visible- Shakespeare. A visual* presentation.*