Definition

Related to how something is shown or explained to an audience.

Example

The presentational skills of the speaker captivated the audience.

Conversation

Did you catch my last presentation on marketing strategies?

Yeah, I thought your presentational style was really engaging!

Thanks! I tried to make it more interactive this time.

It definitely paid off; everyone seemed interested.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Presentational → It is formed from "present" (from Latin "praesentare", meaning to show or to place before) and "-ial" (meaning relating to). The word "presentational" refers to something that relates to the act of showing or displaying information.

Memory Tip

Think of 'present' as showing something, and '-ial' means relating to. So, 'presentational' is about things that are related to showing or displaying.

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