Definition of "representative" in English

adjective

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

   • If you took all the fools out of the legislature, it wouldn't be a representative body anymore.

2. Representing, showing a likeness.

   • Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?
   • the representative faculty of the human imagination

noun

1. A delegate.

2. Something standing for something else.