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prototypal

prototypal

1 7.7
Being the original or typical example that others are based on
  • adjective
  • /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpəl/
: 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

archetypical
vsprototypal
9 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
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
archetypal
vsprototypal
3 6.8

A very typical example showing the main features of something

refers to original type without claiming highest perfection
paradigmatic
vsprototypal
  • Formal
2 8.3

Acting as a typical example or model

focuses on being an original kind rather than an abstract pattern
prototypic
vsprototypal
1 7.1

Being the original model that others copy

focuses on being the first kind rather than simply a model

How Typical

archetypal
3 6.8
prototypal
1 7.7
typical
714 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.