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ARCHETYPAL Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word archetypal. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word archetypal. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ARCHETYPAL

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prototypical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned

classic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

noun

• a creation of the highest excellence

• an artist who has created classic works

adjective satellite

• of a well-known type; remarkably typical

• considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth

• well-known and long-established in form or style

emblematic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

• being or serving as an illustration of a type

exemplary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worthy of imitation

• being or serving as an illustration of a type

• serving to warn

indicative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements

noun

• a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly

model
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

• a type of product

• a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

• representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

• something to be imitated

• someone worthy of imitation

• a representative form or pattern

• a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

• the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

adjective satellite

• worthy of imitation

verb

• plan or create according to a model or models

• form in clay, wax, etc

• assume a posture as for artistic purposes

• display (clothes) as a mannequin

• create a representation or simulation of

• construct a model in the likeness of

quintessential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• representing the perfect example of a class or quality

representative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• standing for something else

noun

• a person who represents others

• an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

• a member of the United States House of Representatives

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

adjective satellite

• serving to represent or typify

• being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives

symbolic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

• using symbolism

adjective satellite

• serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

typical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

adjective satellite

• of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

• conforming to a type

archetypical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned

prototypal
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned

prototypic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned

Best Hypernyms For ARCHETYPAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for archetypal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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archetype example model original paradigm prototype standard

Alternatives for PROTOTYPICAL

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