Definition

The quality or state of representing ideas or principles through symbolic figures, events, or actions.

Example

The allegoricalness of the novel adds depth to its themes and characters.

Conversation

I just finished reading that new book, and it was really deep.

Oh really? Was it more of a straightforward story or did it have some allegoricalness to it?

Definitely a lot of allegoricalness — it made me think about life in a different way.

That sounds interesting! I love when books do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allegoricalness → It is formed from "allegory" (from Greek "allegoria", meaning speaking otherwise or figurative representation) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "allegoricalness" refers to the quality or state of being allegorical, or representing abstract ideas through symbolic figures or actions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'allegory' as a way of 'speaking otherwise' through symbols, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'allegoricalness' is the quality of representing ideas symbolically.

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