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antitypic

antitypic

9.9
Relating to a later person or thing that represents an earlier symbol in religion
  • adjective
  • /ˌæn.tɪˈtɪp.ɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antitípico
  • The lamb was seen as an antitypic figure representing Christ in theological discussions.

Examples

  • The ritual was interpreted as having antitypic significance in both Judaism and Christianity.

  • Her research focused on antitypic elements in biblical symbolism.

  • The story included an antitypic character who represented evil.

  • In many religions, the hero often has an antitypic counterpart.

  • Her research focused on antitypic elements in biblical symbolism.

  • The lamb was seen as an antitypic figure representing Christ in theological discussions.

  • The ritual was interpreted as having antitypic significance in both Judaism and Christianity.

Synonyms

antitypical
vsantitypic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to a later event that completes an earlier symbol or pattern

is identical in meaning but uses a different adjective ending

Antonyms

typical
843 1.0

Having the usual qualities of a person, thing, or group

Surface Forms

antitypic positive

Morphology

antitypic = antitype (semi-transparent) = anti + type + ic

The adjective is a straightforward formation from 'antitype' plus the suffix '-ic', meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Antitypic comes from the parts anti- and type, where anti- can mean 'in place of' and type means 'model' or 'pattern'. So something antitypic is like a later person or event that matches or completes an earlier model, which is why the word is used for religious symbols or counterparts.