Meaning & use
Presentational
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Relating to or concerned with the manner in which something is presented or displayed, rather than its underlying content or function.
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The workshop focused on presentational skills, from posture to slide design.
In presentational theatre, actors directly acknowledge the audience rather than pretending they are not there.
A note on using this word
In drama, 'presentational' style is often contrasted with 'representational' style, which aims for realism.
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