in a figural manner

(idiomatic) Alternative form of it figures

(idiomatic, Canada, US) Used to indicate that a preceding event or statement by another is an unsurprising accompaniment of known facts and circumstances.

figuratively, in a figurative manner. / In a figurate manner; Using or forming a figure.

plural of figuration

The property of being figurative.

plural of figurer

(transitive) To account for or rely on a particular fact or notion; to calculate (something) using a set of facts. / (transitive) To plan or expect (something).

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of figure on

One who figures or calculates.