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prototypal

prototypal

7.7
Being the original or typical example that others are based on
  • adjective
  • /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpəl/
translation icon : prototípico
  • This is a prototypal case of innovation.

Examples

  • The prototypal design of the smartphone has influenced countless other models in the market.

  • The prototypal model served as a benchmark for future designs.

  • Her reaction was prototypal of the community's response to the crisis.

  • His leadership style was considered prototypal for future generations of CEOs.

  • The museum features a prototypal example of modernist architecture.

  • His approach to storytelling is prototypal, embodying the classic elements of adventure and heroism.

  • The species of this bird is considered prototypal, serving as a reference for studying avian evolution.

Synonyms

archetypal
vsprototypal
11 6.8

A very typical example showing the main features of something

refers to original type without claiming highest perfection
prototypical
vsprototypal
7 6.8

A typical example that other things are made like

is about being the initial type rather than a designed model
archetypical
vsprototypal
1 7.5

A very typical example of a person or thing that others copy

stresses original type but not necessarily the ideal or perfect example
paradigmatic
vsprototypal
  • Formal
1 8.3

Acting as a typical example or model

focuses on being an original kind rather than an abstract pattern
prototypic
vsprototypal
7.1

Being the original model that others copy

focuses on being the first kind rather than simply a model

How Typical

archetypal
11 6.8
prototypal
7.7
typical
843 1.0

Surface Forms

prototypal positive

Morphology

prototypal = prototype (transparent) = proto + type + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'prototype' with the suffix '-al'.

Etymology

Prototypal comes from the parts proto- meaning 'first' and type meaning 'model' or 'kind'. So something prototypal is like the original model that other things are made after.