Representative

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

Definitions of representative

noun a person or thing that represents someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The representative from the company will be arriving shortly.

A2 The student council representative spoke on behalf of the class.

B1 The union representative negotiated with management for better working conditions.

B2 The diplomatic representative attended the peace talks on behalf of their country.

C1 The elected representative addressed the parliament on important policy issues.

C2 The legal representative advised the client on their rights and options in the case.

adjective typical of a class, group, or body of opinion

Example Sentences

A1 My representative sample of candies includes chocolate, gummy bears, and lollipops.

A2 The student council elected a representative to speak on behalf of the class.

B1 The survey results are considered representative of the entire population.

B2 The painting is a representative example of the artist's unique style.

C1 The ambassador acted as a representative of their country during the negotiations.

C2 The committee selected a representative to present their findings to the board of directors.

Examples of representative in a Sentence

formal The company's representative will be attending the meeting to discuss the new product line.

informal Our rep will be at the meeting to talk about the new products.

slang The company's rep will be there to chat about the new stuff.

figurative The spokesperson acts as a representative for the company in all public matters.

Grammatical Forms of representative

past tense

represented

plural

representatives

comparative

more representative

superlative

most representative

present tense

represent

future tense

will represent

perfect tense

have represented

continuous tense

is representing

singular

representative

positive degree

representative

infinitive

to represent

gerund

representing

participle

represented

Origin and Evolution of representative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'representative' originated from the Latin word 'repraesentativus', which is derived from the verb 'repraesentare' meaning 'to present again'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of presenting or acting on behalf of someone or something, the word 'representative' has evolved to also refer to individuals elected to represent a group of people in a legislative body.