rep·re·sen·ta·tion·al

(rĕp′rĭ-zĕn-tā′shə-nəl, -zən-)

adj.

Of or relating to representation, especially to realistic graphic representation.

rep′re·sen·ta′tion·al·ism n.

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representational

(ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənəl)

adj

1. (Art Terms) fine arts depicting or attempting to depict objects, scenes, figures, etc, directly as seen; naturalistic

2. of or relating to representation

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rep•re•sen•ta•tion•al

(ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃə nl, -zən-)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to representation.

2. representing or depicting an object in a recognizable manner: representational art.

[1850–55]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

representational - (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen; "representational art"; "representational images"

nonrepresentational - of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature

Translations

representational

[ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃənəl] ADJ (Art) → figurativo

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representational

adj art, picture → gegenständlich; in representational form → symbolisch; a representational party of → eine Vertretung (+gen)

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representational

[ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/əl] adj (frm) (art, painting) → figurativo/a