noun
fig
An abbreviation for figure referring to an illustration in a text.
The diagram in fig. 2 shows how the pump works.
Etymology
Fig. is a written shortening of figure in its illustration sense. It is commonly used to identify a numbered diagram or image in a text.
More examples
- See fig. 4 for a close-up of the hinge.
- The shaded area in fig. 1 represents the lake.
- Compare figs. 3 and 4 to see the difference.
Forms
fig · figs
Similar words
- figure
- The full word, used when an abbreviation is unnecessary.
- illustration
- A broader term for pictures accompanying or explaining text.
- diagram
- Specifically a drawing showing parts, relationships, or a process.