Prototypical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɹəʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prototypical is an adjective meaning Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modelled on or derived from.
Meaning
Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modelled on or derived from.
Example Sentences
The fourth model is called the enlightment model: Actors are seen to be responsible for problems but unable or unwilling to provide solutions. They are believed to need discipline provided by authoritative guidance. The Alcoholic Anonymous^([sic]) groups are considered prototypical for this model.
Synonyms for prototypical
Depending on context, synonyms include archetypal, archetypic, archetypical, prototypic, first, prototypal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include archetypical, prototypic, prototypal, archetypal, first, typal.
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