Prefiguration is a term used to describe the act of indicating something before it actually happens. It is often used in the context of predicting the future, as it implies that certain events or outcomes can be anticipated before they occur. Prefiguration can also refer to the idea of providing an INDICATION of something that has already happened, such as a sign or symbol that points to a past event. In either case, prefiguration is a way of providing a hint or clue about what may come in the future or what has already happened in the past.