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PROTOTYPICAL Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word prototypical. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word prototypical. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PROTOTYPICAL

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archetypal
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

ideal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

noun

• the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

• model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

adjective satellite

• conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

• constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

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

original
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of

noun

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

adjective satellite

• preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

• (of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary

• not derived or copied or translated from something else

paradigmatic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to a grammatical paradigm

• of or relating to a typical example

• related as members of a substitution class

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

standard
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

• established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

• conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

noun

• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

• the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

• a board measure = 1980 board feet

• the value behind the money in a monetary system

• an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

• any distinctive flag

adjective satellite

• commonly used or supplied

• regularly and widely used or sold

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

prototypic
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

Best Hypernyms For PROTOTYPICAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prototypical, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
archetype criterion epitome example ideal model norm paragon prototype standard template

Alternatives for ARCHETYPAL

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