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Meaning of prototypical
The primary meaning of the word "prototypical" refers to something that is considered a model or example of a particular type or concept.
Etymology of prototypical
The word "prototypical" has its roots in the Greek words "protos" meaning "first" and "typos" meaning "type" or "form", and the suffix "-al" which forms an adjective, with the word entering the English language in the mid-20th century to describe a model or original form of something.
Synonyms
typical
characteristic
representative
standard
model
ideal
quintessential
exemplary
archetypal
classic
conventional
normal
usual
expected
customary
habitual
regular
routine
ordinary
familiar
traditional
canonical
paradigmatic
stereotypical
emblematic
symbolic
figurative
metaphorical
allegorical
exemplary
illustrative
representative
archetypic
textbook
classic
stereotypic
Definitions
- The word "prototypical" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- * Representing the most typical or perfect example of a quality, type, or class
- * Relating to or denoting an early or original form of something, which other forms are developed from
Usage Examples
- The company's new product is the prototypical example of innovative design and technology.
- * The artist's use of color and light created a prototypical representation of a sunset.
Antonyms
atypical
uncharacteristic
unconventional
unusual
unexpected
abnormal
irregular
extraordinary
anomalous
peculiar
deviant
aberrant
unrepresentative
nonstandard
irregular
eccentric
odd
quirky
offbeat
unorthodox
divergent
disparate