archetype — a very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or pattern
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or pattern
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp/
Example Sentences
- My mom is the archetype of a helicopter parent - she even tracks my pizza delivery.
- Superman represents the archetype of the superhero in comic books.
- The wise old mentor is an archetype found in many stories, from Yoda to Dumbledore.
archetype
NOUN[/ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp/]
a very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or pattern
The wise old mentor is a classic archetype in hero stories.
Break the stereotype, create the archetype!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'archetypos', combining 'arche' (beginning, origin, first) and 'typos' (type, model, pattern). The term was used by Plato to describe an ideal form or original pattern from which other things are derived.
Breakdown
arche- (first, original) + -type (model, pattern) = archetype
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom is the archetype of a helicopter parent - she even tracks my pizza delivery.”
“Superman represents the archetype of the superhero in comic books.”
“The wise old mentor is an archetype found in many stories, from Yoda to Dumbledore.”
“He's the archetype of a workaholic - he brings his laptop to his own wedding.”
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