presentative
ˈprɛzəntətɪv
Definition

Definition of presentative - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
linguisticsTECH.serving to draw attention in grammarTECH.
  • The sentence had a presentative function.
demonstrative explanatory indicative
2.
idea presentationDatedpresenting an idea in the mindDated
  • The theory was highly presentative of new concepts.
demonstrative explanatory illustrative
3.
psychologyDatedrelated to a mental image after perceptionDated
  • The painting was presentative of a vivid memory.
imaginal perceptual visual
4.
religionDatedrelated to ecclesiastical presentation rightsDated
  • The church held a presentative benefice.
canonical clerical ecclesiastical
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Origin of presentative

Latin, praesentare (to place before)

Examples of presentative in a sentence

  • Presentative elements were highlighted in the grammar lesson.
  • Her explanation was presentative of innovative ideas.
  • The book was presentative of complex theories.
  • Her dream was presentative of her fears.
  • The sculpture was presentative of ancient myths.
  • The bishop's role was largely presentative in nature.

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  1. French:présentatif, évocateur, ...
  2. German:präsentativ, gedankenanregend, ...
  3. Italian:presentativo, rappresentativo, ...
  4. Spanish:presentativo, expositivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:apresentativo, evocativo, ...
  6. Chinese:提示性的, 具呈现性的, ...
  7. Japanese:提示的な, 表象的な, ...
  8. Arabic:عَرْضِيّ, إِيحَائِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצִּיג, מְבַטֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:презентативный, представительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:презентативний, репрезентативний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रस्तुतात्मक, प्रस्तुत करने वाला, ...
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