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representative
English
Etymology
From Old French representatif.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /???p???z?nt(?t)?v/
- Hyphenation: rep?re?sen?ta?tive
Adjective
representative (comparative more representative, superlative most representative)
- Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
- c. 1977, Carl Parker (attributed quote)
- If you took all the fools out of the legislature, it wouldn't be a representative body anymore.
- c. 1977, Carl Parker (attributed quote)
- Representing, showing a likeness.
Translations
Noun
representative (plural representatives)
- A delegate.
- Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
- (generally) One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
- (law) An heir. [from 17th c.]
- 1751, Tobias Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, I.1:
- This pathetic remonstrance had the desired effect upon his representative, who spared no pains to fulfill the request of the deceased […] .
- 1751, Tobias Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, I.1:
- (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the US House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
- A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
- Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
- Something standing for something else.
- Something representing or standing for another; a symbol, an embodiment. [from 17th c.]
- Something (especially a living organism]] regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
- A substitute or analogue. [from 17th c.]
Synonyms
- rep
- See also Thesaurus:deputy
Derived terms
- legal representative
Related terms
- House of Representatives
- represent
- representative body
- Member of Parliament
Translations
Further reading
- "representative" in Raymond Williams, Keywords (revised), 1983, Fontana Press, page 266.
Norwegian Bokmål
Adjective
representative
- inflection of representativ:
- definite singular
- plural
Norwegian Nynorsk
Adjective
representative
- inflection of representativ:
- definite singular
- plural
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personal
English
Alternative forms
- personall (obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle English personal, personele, from Anglo-Norman personel, personal, personell, Old French personal, personel, from Late Latin pers?n?lis (“of a person, personly”), equivalent to person +? -al.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?p??.s?n.?l/, /?p??s.n?l/
- (US) IPA(key): /?p??.s?n.?l/, /?p??s.n?l/
- Hyphenation: per?son?al, perso?nal
Adjective
personal (comparative more personal, superlative most personal)
- Pertaining to human beings as distinct from things.
- Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals; peculiar or proper to private concerns; not public or general
- Pertaining to the external or bodily appearance; corporeal.
- Done in person; without the intervention of another.
- 2011, Bob Nelson, Peter Economy, Consulting For Dummies
- Although you miss the nonverbal cues that you pick up in a personal meeting, you can call far more clients in a day than you can meet with in person.
- 2011, Bob Nelson, Peter Economy, Consulting For Dummies
- Relating to an individual, their character, conduct, motives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner
- personal reflections or remarks
- (grammar) Denoting a person.
Usage notes
Not to be confused with personnel (“employees, staff”).
Synonyms
- personally
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
Further reading
- personal in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
Noun
personal (plural personals)
- An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.
- A movable; a chattel.
Translations
Anagrams
- psoralen
Catalan
Etymology
From Late Latin pers?n?lis.
Pronunciation
- (Balearic) IPA(key): /p??.so?nal/
- (Central) IPA(key): /p?r.su?nal/
- (Valencian) IPA(key): /pe?.so?nal/
Adjective
personal (masculine and feminine plural personals)
- personal
- Antonym: impersonal
Derived terms
- personalitzar
- personalment
- unipersonal
Related terms
- impersonal
- persona
- personalitat
Further reading
- “personal” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
- “personal” in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana.
- “personal” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
- “personal” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.
Cebuano
Etymology
English personal, from Middle English personal, personele, from Anglo-Norman personel, personal, personell, Old French personal, personel, from Late Latin pers?n?lis (“of a person, personly”).
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: per?so?nal
Adjective
personal
- of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals; peculiar or proper to private concerns; not public or general
Quotations
For quotations using this term, see Citations:personal.
German
Etymology
From Late Latin pers?n?lis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /p??zo?na?l/
- Hyphenation: per?so?nal
Adjective
personal (not comparable)
- personal
Declension
Further reading
- “personal” in Duden online
Indonesian
Etymology
From English personal, from Middle English personal, personele, from Anglo-Norman personel, personal, personell, Old French personal, personel, from Late Latin pers?n?lis (“of a person, personly”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [p?r?sonal]
- Hyphenation: pêr?so?nal
Adjective
personal
- personal.
Related terms
Further reading
- “personal” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI) Daring, Jakarta: Badan Pengembangan dan Pembinaan Bahasa, Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia, 2016.
Interlingua
Adjective
personal (comparative plus personal, superlative le plus personal)
- personal
Noun
personal (uncountable)
- staff, personnel
Ladin
Adjective
personal m (feminine singular personala, masculine plural personai, feminine plural personales)
- personal
Portuguese
Etymology
Clipping of personal trainer.
Noun
personal
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Spanish
Etymology
From Late Latin pers?n?lis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pe?so?nal/, [pe?.so?nal]
Adjective
personal (plural personales)
- personal
- Antonym: impersonal
Derived terms
Noun
personal m (plural personales)
- personnel, staff
Hyponyms
Noun
personal m (uncountable)
- (informal) folks, people, mob, crowd; the masses
- 1993, Francisco Umbral, Queremos saber, Antena 3, 23 April:
- Yo he venido aquí a hablar de mi libro; y no a hablar de lo que opine el personal, que me da lo mismo, porque para eso tengo mi columna y mi opinión diaria.
- 1993, Francisco Umbral, Queremos saber, Antena 3, 23 April:
Derived terms
- antipersonal
Related terms
- impersonal
- persona
- personalidad
Further reading
- “personal” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014.
Swedish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [p???n???l]
Noun
personal c
- staff (employees of a business)
Declension
Anagrams
- polarens, polernas
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