prefiguratively
/ˌpriːˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that serves as an early sign or representation of something in the future.
- The small crack in the dam appeared prefiguratively, warning of the eventual collapse.
- The early chapters prefiguratively introduce themes that become central to the novel.
- The artist used bold colors prefiguratively, hinting at the emotional intensity of her later work.
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