archetypically
- adverb
- /ˌɑrkɪˈtɛpɪkli/
- At another level, the Manifestations of God (the founders of religions) embody this attribute, as does human government and archetypically monarchs.
Examples
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-How archetypically American can you get?
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However, it could be argued that the Golem is archetypically a creature of clay, of the Earth, and as such, in fact, quasi-human.
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On the other hand, "conservative" or "neoconservative" are today associated with positions that in the past used to be thought of as archetypically liberal.
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The program of the show doesn't originate in the desire to seduce New York but rather in something typically, even archetypically French, which is to say, theory.
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Fear of going to bed was my equivalent of fear of the attic and/or cellar—those archetypically scary places.
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Particularly when contrasted with Magyar chauvinism, Hungaro-Germanism undermines the widespread assumption that German nationalism developed along archetypically or even unusually intolerant lines.
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The movie portrays archetypically American values, showcasing the importance of freedom and individuality.
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Her fashion sense is archetypically stylish, reflecting the trends of the 1920s with its elegance and charm.
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The novel's protagonist embodies archetypically heroic traits, demonstrating bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.
Synonyms
In the usual way for a person, thing, or group
In a way that shows the most common example of a group
In a very typical way, as the original or classic example does
Acting as a clear model for others to follow
In a way that shows what a group is like
How Typical
Surface Forms
Morphology
archetypically = archetypical (transparent) = archetype + ical + ly
The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'archetypical' by adding '-ly', and the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
Archetypically comes from archetype, built from arche- meaning 'first' and type meaning 'model' or 'kind'. So to act archetypically is to behave like the classic or original example of something.