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rep vs representative

representative vs rep

rep and representative both are nouns.

rep is not an adjective while representative is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rep Yes No No No
representative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, representative is a hypernym of rep; that is, representative is a word with a broader meaning than rep:
  • rep: informal abbreviation of `representative'
  • representative: a member of the United States House of Representatives
rep (noun) representative (noun)
a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs an item of information that is typical of a class or group
informal abbreviation of `representative' a person who represents others
a member of the United States House of Representatives
an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
rep (adjective) representative (adjective)
standing for something else
being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
serving to represent or typify
Difference between rep and representative

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