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archetypes

/ˈɑːrkiˌtaɪps/ /ˈɑːrkɪˌtaɪps/

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

Examples :

"In many superhero stories, characters often fall into familiar archetypes, like the wise mentor, the innocent victim, and the conflicted villain. "
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Related Words

Illustration characters

characters noun

/ˈkæɹəktəz/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

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 conflicted

conflicted verb

/kənˈflɪktɪd/

To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

"My brother and I conflicted about which movie to see. "

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 stepmother

stepmother noun

/ˈstɛpmʌðə/

The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.

"My stepmother is a kind and helpful woman, even though I didn't grow up living with her. "

Illustration derivative

derivative noun

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

Something derived.

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

Illustration understandable

understandable adjective

/ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/ /ˌʌndərˈstændɪbəl/

Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

"The teacher's explanation of photosynthesis was understandable. "

Illustration motivations

motivations noun

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənz/ /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃənz/

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

"Her strong motivations for studying hard led to excellent grades. "

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. "

Illustration passionate

passionate noun

/ˈpæʃənət/

A passionate individual.

"Her passion for baking was a powerful motivating force. "