metaphorical in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for metaphorical in the English»Italian Dictionary

metaphorical [Brit ˌmɛtəˈfɒrɪkl, Am ˌmɛdəˈfɔrɪk(ə)l], metaphoric [ˌmetəˈfɒrɪk] ADJ

metaphorical

metaforico

I must put my metaphorical skates on

devo, come si suol dire, mettere le ali ai piedi

Translations for metaphorical in the Italian»English Dictionary

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metaphorical in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for metaphorical in the English»Italian Dictionary

metaphorical [ˌme·t̬ə·ˈfɔ:·rɪ·kl] ADJ

metaphorical

metaforico, -a

Translations for metaphorical in the Italian»English Dictionary

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metaphorical

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English

Prodigy describes her as a metaphorical voodoo doll of the mutant race.

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The terms chosen for the age described below are both literal and metaphorical.

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The term, derived from linguistics, is essentially a metaphorical one; it describes vases that are painted both in the black-figure and in the red-figure techniques.

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He can be seen as the metaphorical power behind the throne, keeping the enforcers in check.

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In private the members of this group use a metaphorical mask.

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The timeline and geography of the narrative is left somewhat vague, as the tale is largely metaphorical and makes little attempt at historical accuracy.

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His writing style is often said to be abstract and densely metaphorical, and his subject matter wide-ranging.

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Two key events in the novel involve wicked witches who both meet their death through metaphorical means.

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He knew where the metaphorical bodies were buried and many of the actual ones.

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Additionally, children have not mastered the patterns of metaphorical expression that are invoked in proverb use.

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