# representative vs representatives

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### representative
*adjective · IPA /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ · frequency rank #2,642*
Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

### representatives
*noun · IPA /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪvz/ · frequency rank #2,912*
plural of representative

## Source
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