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representative Antonyms

Opposite of representative

Because the opposite of representative shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Typical of a particular class, group, or category, and therefore accurately reflecting the characteristics of the whole.

Usage Example

"The survey results are based on a unrepresentative sample of the adult population."

Strongest
unrepresentative
atypical
Strong
uncharacteristic
anomalous
aberrant

• adjective (Context 2)

Consisting of or based on elected delegates or deputies who act and speak on behalf of the citizens in a political system.

Usage Example

"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a autocratic democracy."

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autocratic
Strong
dictatorial
totalitarian
authoritarian

• noun (Context 3)

An individual, specimen, or thing that serves as a typical example of a larger class or category.

Usage Example

"The museum's fossil collection includes a well-preserved anomaly of early amphibians."

Strong
anomaly
outlier
exception

• adjective (Context 4)

Serving to portray, depict, or symbolize something in visual art or thought.

Usage Example

"The gallery features both abstract compositions and abstract paintings of rural landscapes."

Strongest
abstract
nonrepresentational
Strong
nonobjective

Similar words to representative

Words similar to representative shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

typical
representational
delegate
characteristic
legislator
rep
agent
lawmaker
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