Representative

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group..

Definitions by Sense

1. Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
2. Representing, showing a likeness.
3. A delegate.
4. Something standing for something else.

Example Sentences

If you took all the fools out of the legislature, it wouldn't be a representative body anymore.

THE POCKET ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRITISH STEAM LOCOMOTIVES. By O. S. Nock. Blandford Press. 18s. Mr. Nock, he remarks in his preface, was "incredulous" when the idea of this book of 192 colour gravure illustrations of a representative collection of British steam locomotives from Locomotion to BR's Evening Star was broached to him.

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the representative faculty of the human imagination

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• more representative
• most representative
• representatives

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