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antitypical

antitypical

9.9
Relating to a later event that completes an earlier symbol or pattern
  • adjective
  • /ˌæn.tɪˈtaɪ.pɪ.kəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antitípico
  • This behavior is antitypical.

Examples

  • In literature, certain characters may serve an antitypical function, completing symbolic patterns established earlier.

  • The antitypical fulfillment of the prophecy was believed to occur centuries after the original events.

  • The Old Testament rituals are seen as types, while Christ's sacrifice is considered antitypical in Christian theology.

  • The design is antitypical!

  • In Christian theology, the concept of the antitypical figures in the New Testament often highlights how they fulfill the symbols found in the Old Testament.

  • The preacher explained that the antitypical meaning of baptism represents not just cleansing, but a new life in Christ.

  • Many believers view the antitypical representation of the sacrificial lamb as a profound connection to Christ's atonement.

Synonyms

antitypic
vsantitypical
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to a later person or thing that represents an earlier symbol in religion

focuses on being a symbol that fulfills or corresponds to an earlier type

Antonyms

typical
843 1.0

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

Surface Forms

antitypical positive

Morphology

antitypical = antitype (semi-transparent) = anti + type + ical

The word is regularly formed from 'antitype' + '-ical', but the base noun is specialized and the theological meaning is not fully predictable for many learners.

Etymology

Antitypical comes from anti- 'instead of' and type 'model', the same root as typical. In old religious and literary use, an antitype is a later person or event that 'answers' or 'fills' an earlier symbol, so antitypical means 'matching' or 'fulfilling' an earlier pattern.