CultureJuly 4, 2026
representativeness
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvnəs/
Definition
The degree to which a group, voice, or sample accurately reflects the characteristics and opinions of the larger, broader population.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'repraesentare' (to show or exhibit), the term evolved into the English 'represent' and later 'representative'. The suffix '-ness' was added to form a noun describing the state or quality of being a true reflection of a larger group.
In the news
The article argues that the extreme opinions of loud influencers on social media lack representativeness, as they do not accurately mirror the views of the vast, quiet majority of gamers.
'Bad' Influence: Why gaming's culture war looks bigger than it is
Read the full article ↗Gamereactor UK