representational
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənəl
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Definition of representational - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
artTECH.relating to realistic depiction in artTECH.
  • The gallery featured representational paintings from the 19th century..
figurative realistic
2.
abstract conceptrelated to the act of representing something
  • The representational role of the delegate was crucial.
depictive illustrative
3.
politicsTECH.involving representation, especially in politicsTECH.
  • The committee was formed on representational grounds..
electoral political representative
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Expressions with representational

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using pictures, diagrams, or models to show something
The data was presented in representational form for clarity.
cognitive method where something symbolizes another thing
Dreams are a complex representational process of our thoughts.

Origin of representational

Latin, repraesentare (to show) + -tional (suffix)

Terms with representational included in their meaning

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art
artist creating non-representational art using shapes and colors
art
non-representational work of art
representational
related to creating a representation of something
representational
related to creating a representation of something
RESTabbr.
abr: Representational State Transfer
software design style for web services communication
RESTabbr.
abr: Representational State Transfer protocol
rules for sharing data between computers on the internet

Examples of representational in a sentence

  • Representational art often captures the essence of its subjects.
  • The painting was highly representational, capturing every detail.
  • His representational skills in art were admired by many.
  • The representational system ensures all groups have a voice.
  • They discussed the representational structure of the new government.

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  1. French:figuratif, représentationnel, ...
  2. German:gegenständlich, repräsentativ, ...
  3. Italian:figurativo, rappresentativo, ...
  4. Spanish:figurativo, representativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:representacional, representativo, ...
  6. Chinese:具象的, 表现的, ...
  7. Japanese:具象的, 表現的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَصْوِيرِي, تصويري, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֵאָלִיסְטִי, יִיצּוּגִי, ...
  10. Russian:реалистический, представительский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:представницький, репрезентативний, ...
  12. Hindi:यथार्थवादी, प्रतिनिधिक, ...
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