archetypal — very typical of a certain kind of person or thing; representing an original model or pattern
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very typical of a certain kind of person or thing; representing an original model or pattern
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrkɪtaɪpəl/
Example Sentences
- My dad's reaction to technology problems is archetypal: turn it off and on again.
- The wise old mentor is an archetypal figure in many adventure stories.
- She displayed the archetypal behavior of a cat owner: showing thousands of photos to strangers.
archetypal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːrkɪtaɪpəl/]
very typical of a certain kind of person or thing; representing an original model or pattern
The wise old wizard with a long white beard is the archetypal mentor figure.
These archetypal heroes remain forever typical
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'archetypos' meaning 'first-molded' or 'original pattern,' derived from 'arche' (beginning, original) and 'typos' (form, type). The word entered English through Late Latin and Medieval usage to describe original models or patterns.
Breakdown
arche- (original, beginning) + -type (form, pattern) + -al (adjective suffix) = archetypal
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📝Examples
“My dad's reaction to technology problems is archetypal: turn it off and on again.”
“The wise old mentor is an archetypal figure in many adventure stories.”
“She displayed the archetypal behavior of a cat owner: showing thousands of photos to strangers.”
“The small town with its friendly neighbors represents archetypal American values.”
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