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representational

adjective

/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

realistic, descriptive, figurative, illustrative

abstract, nonrepresentational

representational art, representational style, representational image

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

allowed or permitted by rules or law

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

having achieved success; having attained wealth, position, or honor

providing education; instructive; informative

deserving of contempt; despicable