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archetypically

archetypically

8.4
In a way that shows the typical or original form
  • adverb
  • /ˌɑrkɪˈtɛpɪkli/
translation icon : arquetípicamente
  • At another level, the Manifestations of God (the founders of religions) embody this attribute, as does human government and archetypically monarchs.

Examples

  • -How archetypically American can you get?

  • However, it could be argued that the Golem is archetypically a creature of clay, of the Earth, and as such, in fact, quasi-human.

    Academic text (2001)
  • On the other hand, "conservative" or "neoconservative" are today associated with positions that in the past used to be thought of as archetypically liberal.

    Academic text (1997)
  • 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.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Fear of going to bed was my equivalent of fear of the attic and/or cellar—those archetypically scary places.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Particularly when contrasted with Magyar chauvinism, Hungaro-Germanism undermines the widespread assumption that German nationalism developed along archetypically or even unusually intolerant lines.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The movie portrays archetypically American values, showcasing the importance of freedom and individuality.

  • Her fashion sense is archetypically stylish, reflecting the trends of the 1920s with its elegance and charm.

  • The novel's protagonist embodies archetypically heroic traits, demonstrating bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.

Synonyms

typically
vsarchetypically
426 2.2

In the usual way for a person, thing, or group

means being characteristic of the original model rather than ordinary habit
prototypically
vsarchetypically
1 7.4

In a way that shows the most common example of a group

focuses on fitting the original model rather than just typicality
archetypally
vsarchetypically
7.3

In a very typical way, as the original or classic example does

is specifically about being characteristic of an original model
paradigmatically
vsarchetypically
  • Formal
9.3

Acting as a clear model for others to follow

emphasizes being characteristic of the original model instead of serving as exemplar
representatively
vsarchetypically
5.8

In a way that shows what a group is like

refers more to the original model than general group representation

How Typical

archetypically
8.4
typically
426 2.2
atypically
1 6.1

Surface Forms

archetypically positive
archetypicallyer comparative
archetypicallyest superlative

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.