Prototypical

//ˌpɹəʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modelled on or derived from.

    "The fourth model is called the enlightment model: Actors are seen to be responsible for problems but unable or unwilling to provide solutions. They are believed to need discipline provided by authoritative guidance. The Alcoholic Anonymous^([sic]) groups are considered prototypical for this model."

Adjective
  1. 1
    representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned wordnet

Synonyms

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"The fourth model is called the enlightment model: Actors are seen to be responsible for problems but unable or unwilling to provide solutions. They are believed to need discipline provided by authoritative guidance. The Alcoholic Anonymous^([sic]) groups are considered prototypical for this model."

Etymology

From prototype + -ical.

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