representative representative /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv, ˌrɛprəˈzɛnətɪv, ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnətɪv/

adjective

1. () Serving to represent or typify  ( representative )
   serving to represent or typify
    Representative moviegoers
   representative moviegoers
    A representative modern play
   a representative modern play
   
2. () Standing for something else  ( representative )
   standing for something else
    The bald eagle is representative of the United States
   the bald eagle is representative of the United States
   
3. Being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives  ( representative )
   being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
    Representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people
   representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people
   

noun

1. () A person who represents others  ( representative )
   a person who represents others
     The elected representative spoke on behalf of the constituents in the legislative assembly.
   The elected representative spoke on behalf of the constituents in the legislative assembly.
   
2. () A member of the United States House of Representatives  ( congresswoman , congressperson , congressman , representative )
   a member of the United States House of Representatives
     The congressman delivered a passionate speech on healthcare reform.
   The congressman delivered a passionate speech on healthcare reform.
   
3. () An advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose  ( interpreter , spokesperson , voice , representative )
   an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
    The meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
   the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
   
   
4. An item of information that is typical of a class or group  ( representative , exemplum , illustration , example , instance )
   an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
   this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
    There is an example on page 10
   there is an example on page 10
   

 bones bones /ˈboʊnz/

noun

1. (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance  ( bones , clappers , finger cymbals , castanets )
   (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
    The dancer clicked her castanets in rhythm with the flamenco music.
   The dancer clicked her castanets in rhythm with the flamenco music.
   
   

 inductor inductor /ˌɪnˈdʌktɝ/

noun

1. An electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit  ( inductance , inductor )
   an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit
   
   

 exhibitionist exhibitionist /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənɪst/

noun

1. Someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention  ( exhibitionist , show-off [Informal] )
   someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention
   
   
2. Someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals  ( exhibitionist , flasher [Informal] )
   someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals