English Dictionary

representative

IPA（発音記号）

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

形容詞

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group. / Representing, showing a likeness.

日本語の意味

典型的な / 代表的な / 象徴的な

The small café on the corner is representative of the town's cozy charm.

角の小さなカフェは、その町の居心地の良い魅力を代表する存在だ。

意味（1）

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

THE POCKET ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRITISH STEAM LOCOMOTIVES. By O. S. Nock. Blandford Press. 18s. Mr. Nock, he remarks in his preface, was incredulous when the idea of this book of 192 colour gravure illustrations of a representative collection of British steam locomotives from Locomotion to BR's Evening Star was broached to him.

意味（2）

Representing, showing a likeness.

Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?

more representative （ comparative ）

most representative （ superlative ）