tropological
definition
relating to or involving metaphorical or figurative language
example
The poet's tropological expressions added layers of meaning that transformed the reader's understanding of the text.
synonyms
metaphoricalfigurativeallegorical
word origin — Originated from the Greek word 'tropikos', meaning 'of a turn' or 'change', which is derived from 'tropos', meaning 'a turn, a way, a manner'.