allegorical

adjective (allegorical)

«allegorical» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Allegorical means standing for a deeper meaning, so that a story or picture teaches a lesson through its people, animals or things. tree →

In the lessons

in stories, a tale in which a character or animal stands for an idea like greed or kindness

Examples

The fox in this tale is allegorical: it stands for greed. tree →
Some fairy tales are allegorical and teach us to be kind. tree →
The picture is allegorical, with a dove showing peace. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Some medieval Jewish thinkers read Sefer Yetzirah and parts of the Torah allegorically. Others held that the plain meaning must stay. In the primary lessons: in stories, a tale in which a character or animal stands for an idea like greed or kindness

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «allegorical» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«allegorical» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «allegorical» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«allegorical» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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