representative

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
• Hyphenation: rep‧re‧sen‧ta‧tive

Adjective

representative (comparative more representative, superlative most representative)

1. Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
2. Representing, showing a likeness.
   • Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?
   • the representative faculty of the human imagination

Noun

representative (plural representatives)

1. A delegate.
   1. Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body.
      • She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.
   2. One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity.
      • I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.
   3. (law) An heir.
   4. (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives.
      • All representatives face re-election every two years.
   5. A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman.
2. Something standing for something else.
   1. Something representing or standing for another; a symbol, an embodiment.
   2. A member of a particular class.
      1. Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type.
   3. A substitute or analogue.

Adjective

representative

1. inflection of representativ:
   1. definite singular
   2. plural

Adjective

representative

1. inflection of representativ:
   1. definite singular
   2. plural