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How do you spell Representative?

Correct spelling

representative

Remember: RE-present-ative. You RE-present someone, making them present again.

Why is representative spelled this way?

From Latin repraesentare, to make present again. RE (again) + PRAESENTARE (to present). A representative makes you present where you cannot be.

Common misspellings of representative

representitiverepresenativereprsentativerepresentativ

Example

The sales representative explained the new product features to potential customers.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell representative?+
The correct spelling is "representative". Remember: RE-present-ative. You RE-present someone, making them present again.
Is it representitive or representative?+
The correct spelling is "representative", not "representitive".

Other commonly misspelled words

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