ˈɪmɪdʒ n. & v. --n. 1 a
representation of
the external form of an
object, e.g. a
statue (esp. of a
saint etc. as an object of veneration). 2 the
character or
reputation of a
person or
thing as
generally perceived. 3 an
optical appearance or
counterpart produced by
light or
other radiation from an object reflected in a
mirror, refracted
through a
lens, etc. 4
semblance,
likeness (God created
man in
His own image). 5 a person or thing
that closely resembles
another (is the image of his father). 6 a
typical example. 7 a
simile or
metaphor. 8 a a
mental representation. b an
idea or
conception. 9
Math. a set formed by mapping from another set. --v.tr. 1
make an image
of;
portray. 2
reflect, mirror. 3
describe or
imagine vividly. 4
typify. øøimageable adj. imageless adj. [ME f. OF f. L
imago -ginis, rel. to IMITATE]