representative
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See also: représentative
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Old French representatif.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
representative (comparative more representative, superlative most representative)
- Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
- c. 1977, Carl Parker (attributed quote)
- If you took all the fools out of the legislature, it wouldn't be a representative body anymore.
- c. 1977, Carl Parker (attributed quote)
- Representing, showing a likeness.
- Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?
- the representative faculty of the human imagination
Translations[edit]
typical
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Noun[edit]
representative (plural representatives)
- A delegate.
- Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
- She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.
- (generally) One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
- I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.
- (law) An heir. [from 17th c.]
- 1751, Tobias Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, I.1:
- This pathetic remonstrance had the desired effect upon his representative, who spared no pains to fulfill the request of the deceased […] .
- 1751, Tobias Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, I.1:
- (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the US House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
- All representatives face re-election every two years.
- A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
- Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
- Something standing for something else.
- Something representing or standing for another; a symbol, an embodiment. [from 17th c.]
- Something (especially a living organism]] regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
- A substitute or analogue. [from 17th c.]
Synonyms[edit]
- rep
- See also Thesaurus:deputy
Derived terms[edit]
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
one who speaks for another
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representative of a constituency
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one that is taken as typical of its class
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member of the House of Representatives
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company agent
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Further reading[edit]
- "representative" in Raymond Williams, Keywords (revised), 1983, Fontana Press, page 266.
Norwegian Bokmål[edit]
Adjective[edit]
representative
- inflection of representativ:
Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]
Adjective[edit]
representative
- inflection of representativ:
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