figurative

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and figurative

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between figurative and evocative

is that figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" while evocative is that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, feeling or image; redolent or reminiscent.

As adjectives the difference between figurative and actual

is that figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" while actual is existing in act or reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

As a noun actual is

an actual, real one; notably:.

As an adjective figurative

is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".

As an adverb practically is

in practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.

As adjectives the difference between patterned and figurative

is that patterned is conform to a pattern, a model to be followed while figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".

As a verb patterned

is past tense of pattern.

As adjectives the difference between figurative and numeric

is that figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" while numeric is of, or relating to numbers, especially the characters 0 to 9.

As a noun numeric is

any number, proper or improper fraction, or incommensurable ratio.

As an adjective figurative

is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".

As a noun fire is

the sector of the economy including finance, insurance and real estate businesses.

As a noun stigma

is a mark of infamy or disgrace.

As an adjective figurative is

metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".

As an adjective figurative

is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".

As a noun idiom is

idiom.

As adjectives the difference between metaphoric and figurative

is that metaphoric is like a metaphor while figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".