Prototypical (adjective)

Being a typical or classic example of a particular type or category.

Origin:

The word prototypical is derived from the greek word "protos" meaning "first" and "typos" meaning "model" or "type". it was first used in english in the early 19th century.

Examples:

1. The car is a prototypical sports car.
2. The novel is a prototypical coming-of-age story.
3. The character is a prototypical hero.
4. The situation is a prototypical example of a crisis.
5. The building is a prototypical example of Art Deco architecture.