Archetypical ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Archetypical ( adjective )

1. Serving as a perfect example of a particular type or category.
2. Being an original model or prototype after which other similar things are patterned.
3. Relating to or being an archetype; having the qualities of an archetype.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from archetype, on the pattern of typical.

Examples:

1. The novel's protagonist was an archetypical hero.
2. The villain in the story was an archetypical bad guy.
3. The house was an archetypical example of a colonial mansion.
4. The painting was an archetypical example of the artist's style.
5. The story had an archetypical plot of a young hero on a quest.

(As a noun)

Archetypical ( noun )

1. Serving as a perfect example of a particular type or category.
2. Being an original model or prototype after which other similar things are patterned.
3. Relating to or being an archetype; having the qualities of an archetype.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from archetype, on the pattern of typical.

Examples:

1. The novel's protagonist was an archetypical hero.
2. The villain in the story was an archetypical bad guy.
3. The house was an archetypical example of a colonial mansion.
4. The painting was an archetypical example of the artist's style.
5. The story had an archetypical plot of a young hero on a quest.