Representational
Example: The painting uses representational art to depict the landscape clearly.
Definition
"Representational" in philosophy refers to something that stands for or depicts objects, ideas, or experiences in a way that is recognizable and corresponds to reality, often used in art or thought to convey a clear, identifiable image or concept.
Etymology
The word "representational" comes from the root word "represent," which originates from the Latin 'repraesentare,' meaning 'to show or exhibit.' It evolved to describe the act of depicting or symbolizing something, especially in art and philosophy, where it denotes conveying an image or idea that reflects reality.
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"Representational" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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