Representational (adjective)

  1. Of, relating to, or being a representation, as in art or politics.
  2. Of or relating to a theory of perception or knowledge that emphasizes the role of mental representations.

Origin:

From the latin word "representationem" meaning "to present again".

Examples:

  1. The painting is a representational portrait of a woman.
  2. The sculpture is non-representational, and it is meant to evoke emotion through its shape and form.
  3. The new president's policies are representational of the progressive movement.
  4. A representational theory of perception holds that we perceive the world through mental representations.
  5. Representational politics focuses on the representation of different groups in government.
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