metaphoric en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English metaphor Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English metaphoric From metaphor + -ic.
Meanings
- Synonym of metaphorical.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most metaphoric | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| metaphorick | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more metaphoric | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
unmetaphoric · metaphoricness · nonmetaphoric · metaphoricity