representative
representative Lexical Profile
representative Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Typical of a particular class, group, or category, and therefore accurately reflecting the characteristics of the whole.
"The survey results are based on a representative sample of the adult population."
Consisting of or based on elected delegates or deputies who act and speak on behalf of the citizens in a political system.
"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a representative democracy."
Serving to portray, depict, or symbolize something in visual art or thought.
"The gallery features both abstract compositions and representative paintings of rural landscapes."
• noun
A person chosen, appointed, or authorized to act, speak, or negotiate on behalf of another person, organization, or group.
"A customer service representative assisted her with the warranty claim."
An elected member of a legislative assembly, especially the United States House of Representatives or a state lower chamber.
"Our district's representative introduced a bipartisan bill to fund public infrastructure."
An individual, specimen, or thing that serves as a typical example of a larger class or category.
"The museum's fossil collection includes a well-preserved representative of early amphibians."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French representatif or Medieval Latin repraesentativus, derived from Latin repraesentare ('to bring before, exhibit, or show'), from re- ('again') and praesentare ('to present').