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archetype - Dictionary definition and meaning for archetype

ARCHETYPE

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  • (noun) something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

    "this painting is a copy of the original"

    synonyms : original , pilot

    We saw the archetype of the plane when we visited the museum. -added by naila_inlas

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Selected Mnemonic for archetype

  • (Tag: Global) arch(means old)+type......so something of old type orof primitive pattern

    added by preetisoni2411

Mnemonics for archetype

  • (Tag: ) ARCHetype. Think of the Golden Arches (McDonalds) and how it serves as a model for other fast food chains.

    added by cwin    editEdit Mnemonic

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Origin

  • Mid-16th century. Via Latin archetypum < Greek arkhetupon "first molded as a model" < arkhe- "first, chief" + tupon "mold, model added by bimal03

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