presentational
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Etymology
Origin of presentational
First recorded in 1885–90; presentation + -al 1
Example Sentences
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He was favoured by the leadership for his intellect and presentational skills, and as campaign co-ordinator he played a central role in delivering Labour's 2001 general election victory.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Lyon experience was flatter, more presentational than lived — and also confusing.
From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2023
"Really anytime you have content, you also have these presentational and prioritisation choices that can be subject to suit."
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2023
In 2020, longtime military graphics collector Tim Hwang launched a Twitter account, @DefenseCharts, a feed “dedicated to the presentational aesthetics of the defense-industrial complex.”
From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2023
The films all home in on this distinction between a presentational online persona and the actual self.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
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