Representational — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Representational
Representational (noun)
- someone or something that represents
- an artistic likeness or image
- a statement or account made to influence opinion or action
Representational (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else
"a computer program with representational icons for different functions"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Representational
The most common words with a similar meaning to Representational:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Representational
Words with the opposite meaning of Representational:
Near Antonyms of Representational
Word Forms of Representational
Inflections: representations
Derived words: representational (adjective), representationally (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Representational
First known use: 15th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Representational
What does "Representational" mean?
"Representational" means someone or something that represents. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: someone or something that represents.
What is another word for "Representational"?
Other words for "Representational" include emblematic, representative and symbolic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Representational" you intend.
What is the opposite of "Representational"?
Antonyms of "Representational" include nonsymbolic. Near antonyms include actual and literal.
How do you use "Representational" in a sentence?
Examples of "Representational" in a sentence: "a computer program with representational icons for different functions".
Is "Representational" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Representational" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Representational"?
"Representational" is pronounced /ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən/ and divided into syllables as rep·re·sen·ta·tion.
What is the origin of the word "Representational"?
First known use: 15th century.
What is another word for "Representational" meaning "having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else"?
When "Representational" (adjective) means having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else, synonyms include emblematic, representative and symbolic. Opposites in this sense include nonsymbolic.