Representational
(adjective)
- Of, relating to, or being a representation, as in art or politics.
- 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:
- The painting is a representational portrait of a woman.
- The sculpture is non-representational, and it is meant to evoke emotion through its shape and form.
- The new president's policies are representational of the progressive movement.
- A representational theory of perception holds that we perceive the world through mental representations.
- Representational politics focuses on the representation of different groups in government.