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/
Korean meaning: 원형, 전형; 어떤 사람이나 사물의 전형적인 예; 원래의 모델이나 패턴
Korean pronunciation: **아**키타입
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 wizard represents the perfect archetype of a mentor
Break the stereotype, create the archetype!
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🌳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.
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📝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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