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tropological

/ˌtrɒpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does tropological mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting a figure of speech in which one thing is described in terms of another, especially a moral or spiritual one. Used to describe a metaphorical or symbolic interpretation of a text or event.

Example

"The preacher's sermon was full of tropological references to the biblical story."

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