5
illuminative(adjective, explanatory)
5
interpretive(adjective, explain, explanatory)
5
mainstream(adjective, characteristic, quality, stock, typical)
5
symbolic(adjective, characteristic, common, ordinary, natural)
4
allegorical(adjective, explanatory, symbolic)
4
classical(adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent, perfect)
4
descriptive(adjective, explanatory)
4
iconic(adjective, representation, typical)
4
illustrational(adjective, visible, expressive, vivid, graphic)
4
imitative(adjective, representation)
4
indicative(adjective, common, ordinary, typical, expressive)
4
model(adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent, perfect)
4
pictographic(adjective, see, graphic)
3
distinguishing
3
idiosyncratic
3
interpretative(adjective, explain, explanatory)
3
metaphorical(adjective, representative, figurative)
3
normal(adjective, typical)
3
representational
3
revealing(adjective, explanatory)
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