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Vocabulary Entry
archetype
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A very typical example of a certain person or thing.
Example Sentences
"The hero in the movie is an archetype of bravery."
"She is considered an archetype of modern feminism."
"In literature, the archetype of the 'trickster' often appears."
V
verb
To be an original model or pattern from which other things are copied or imitated.
Example Sentences
"The artist archetypes his work after famous masters."
"In designing the new product, the team decided to archetype their design based on customer feedback."
"Many software applications archetype features from successful predecessors."
A
adjective
Representing the most typical example of a category.
Example Sentences
"Her actions were archetypal of the carefree youth."
"The architect’s style is archetypal, influencing many modern buildings."
"The story follows the archetypal journey of self-discovery."