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pre⋅sen⋅ta⋅tive

[pri-zen-tuh-tiv]
–adjective
1. (of an image, idea, etc.) presented, known, or capable of being known directly.
2. Ecclesiastical. admitting of or pertaining to presentation.
3. Philosophy. immediately knowable; capable of being known without thought or reflection.

Origin:
1550–60; present 2 + -ative
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pre·sent·a·tive   (prĭ-zěn'tə-tĭv)   
adj.  
    1. Perceived or capable of being perceived directly rather than through association.

    2. Having the ability to perceive something directly.

  1. Ecclesiastical Capable of naming or of being named to a benefice.

pre·sent'a·tive·ness n.
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presentative pre·sent·a·tive (prĭ-zěn'tə-tĭv)
n.

  1. Having the capacity or function of bringing an idea or image to mind.

  2. Perceived or capable of being perceived directly rather than through association.

  3. Having the ability to so perceive.

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