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prototypical
This term describes an ideal or quintessential specimen that embodies all the defining characteristics of a class. It is often used in academic, sociological, or descriptive contexts to identify a gold standard or a representative archetype that serves as a mental benchmark for others.
In technical or industrial settings, the word shifts toward the concept of a first-run model. Here, it refers to the initial physical manifestation of a design, emphasizing its role as a test subject for iteration rather than a finished commercial product.
Meanings
Examples
The golden retriever is the prototypical family dog.
He is the prototypical movie villain with a dramatic cape and a sinister laugh.
This is a prototypical example of the Gothic architecture found in Europe.
The company is still testing the prototypical version of the new engine.
She fits the prototypical image of a successful CEO.
She fits the prototypical image of a successful CEO.
I wonder if this design is too prototypical and lacks originality.
The early sketches show a prototypical layout of the city center.
It was a prototypical rainy day in London with a grey sky and constant drizzle.