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archetype

/ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/

Meanings
noun
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype.

Examples :

"The wise old mentor in so many stories is an archetype, representing a figure who guides the hero on their journey. "
type philosophy character person literature style mind culture history

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration unconscious

unconscious noun

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/

Unconscious mind

"Her unconscious held the key to understanding her recurring nightmares. "

Illustration psychologist

psychologist noun

/ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/

An expert in the field of psychology.

"The psychologist helped the student understand why he was struggling in his classes. "

Illustration patterned

patterned verb

/ˈpætərnd/ /ˈpætn̩d/

To apply a pattern.

"The artist patterned the pottery with delicate floral designs. "

Illustration protagonist

protagonist noun

/pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/

(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

"In the school play, the protagonist bravely faced the villain. "

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration derivative

derivative noun

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

Something derived.

"This musical piece is a derivative of a popular folk song. "

Illustration prototype

prototype noun

/ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ /-ɾə-/

An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models.

"The teacher showed the class a prototype of a new type of robot for their science project. "

Illustration collective

collective noun

/kəˈlɛktɪv/

A farm owned by a collection of people

"The collective was struggling to afford new equipment for the farm. "

Illustration quintessence

quintessence noun

/kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/

A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

"My grandmother's apple pie is the quintessence of comfort food. "