👉 In linguistics, "prefigures" is a concept that refers to a word or phrase that has a close resemblance to another word or phrase in terms of meaning and usage. It can be used as a synonym for a word with similar meanings, but it may not necessarily mean the same thing. For example: - The prefigure of "dog" could refer to a dog's characteristics, such as intelligence, loyalty, or adaptability. - A prefigure of "night" could refer to