presentational
UK[ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən.əl]US[ˌpriː.zenˈteɪ.ʃən.əl]
adj
relating to the way something is shown, explained, or performed to an audience.
adj
of or relating to a presentation, especially a formal one.
Morpheme Breakdown
present
ation
al
present
to show
ation
noun suffix
al
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'presentational' is built upon the latin verb praesentare, meaning 'to place before, to show'. this verb itself derives from praesens, the present participle of praeesse ('to be before'), combining prae- ('before') and esse ('to be'). the suffix -ation was added to form the noun 'presentation', denoting the act or process of showing. finally, the adjectival suffix -al was appended, creating 'presentational' to describe anything pertaining to or characterized by such a show or demonstration. thus, the term logically evolves from the ancient concept of 'being before' someone to the modern abstract sense concerning the style and manner of demonstration.
Analysis
Structure: present (to show) + ation (noun suffix) + al (adjective suffix)
present: from latin praesent- (stem of praesens), meaning 'being at hand, being here'. functional role: root, carrying the core meaning of 'showing' or 'placing before'.
ation: from latin -ationem (nominative -atio), a suffix forming nouns of action. functional role: derivational suffix, turning the verb into the noun 'presentation'.
al: from latin -alis, a suffix forming adjectives. functional role: derivational suffix, turning the noun into the adjective 'presentational'.
Examples
the course focuses on improving your presentational skills in the workplace.
the software offers a variety of presentational templates for creating slideshows.
her argument was strong in content but weak in its presentational style.