Archetypical
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Archetypical ( adjective )
- Serving as a perfect example of a particular type or category.
- Being an original model or prototype after which other similar things are patterned.
- Relating to or being an archetype; having the qualities of an archetype.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from archetype, on the pattern of typical.
Examples:
- The novel's protagonist was an archetypical hero.
- The villain in the story was an archetypical bad guy.
- The house was an archetypical example of a colonial mansion.
- The painting was an archetypical example of the artist's style.
- The story had an archetypical plot of a young hero on a quest.
(As a noun)
Archetypical ( noun )
- Serving as a perfect example of a particular type or category.
- Being an original model or prototype after which other similar things are patterned.
- Relating to or being an archetype; having the qualities of an archetype.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from archetype, on the pattern of typical.
Examples:
- The novel's protagonist was an archetypical hero.
- The villain in the story was an archetypical bad guy.
- The house was an archetypical example of a colonial mansion.
- The painting was an archetypical example of the artist's style.
- The story had an archetypical plot of a young hero on a quest.