Representational: meaning, definitions and examples

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representational

[ ˌrɛprɪˌzɛnˈteɪʃənəl ]

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in art or literature

Relating to or characterized by the use of realistic images or details to represent objects, actions, or ideas.

Synonyms

figurative, realistic, true to life

Examples of usage

It was a representational painting of a beautiful landscape.
The novel was praised for its representational style of storytelling.

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in government or politics

Relating to or concerned with representation of the people in government.

Synonyms

democratic, representative, representing

Examples of usage

The representational system in the country ensures fair representation of all citizens.
The political party focuses on representational issues in its campaigns.

Translations

Translations of the word "representational" in other languages:

🇵🇹 representacional

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधिक

🇩🇪 repräsentativ

🇮🇩 representasional

🇺🇦 репрезентативний

🇵🇱 reprezentacyjny

🇯🇵 表現的

🇫🇷 représentatif

🇪🇸 representativo

🇹🇷 temsili

🇰🇷 표현의

🇸🇦 تمثيلي

🇨🇿 reprezentativní

🇸🇰 reprezentatívny

🇨🇳 代表性的

🇸🇮 predstavitveni

🇮🇸 táknræn

🇰🇿 өкілеттік

🇬🇪 წარმომადგენლობითი

🇦🇿 nümayəndəlik

🇲🇽 representativo

Word origin

The word 'representational' is derived from the verb 'represent', which comes from the Latin word 'repraesentare', meaning 'to present, show, or portray'. The use of 'representational' in art dates back to the 19th century, when artists started focusing on realistic representations of objects and scenes. In the context of government, 'representational' has been used to describe systems that ensure fair and equal representation of the people in decision-making processes.