Someone or something that is archetypal has all the most important characteristics of a particular kind of person or thing and is a perfect example of it.
[formal]
Cricket is the archetypal English game.
Synonyms: typical, standard, model, original More Synonyms of archetypal
archetypal in British English
(ˌɑːkɪˈtaɪpəl) or archetypical (ˌɑːkɪˈtɪpɪkəl)
adjective
1.
perfect or typical as a specimen of something
2.
being an original model or pattern or a prototype
3. psychoanalysis
of or relating to Jungian archetypes
4.
constantly recurring as a symbol or motif in literature, painting, etc
Derived forms
archetypally (ˌarcheˈtypally) or archetypically (ˌarcheˈtypically)
adverb
Synonyms of 'archetypal'
typical, standard, model, original
More Synonyms of archetypal
In other languages
archetypal
British English: archetypal ADJECTIVE
Someone or something that is archetypal has all the most important characteristics of a particular kind of person or thing and is a perfect example of it.
...the archetypal games teacher.
American English: archetypal
Brazilian Portuguese: arquetípico
Chinese: 典型的
European Spanish: arquetípico
French: typique
German: typisch
Italian: tipico
Japanese: 典型的な
Korean: 원형의
European Portuguese: arquetípico
Latin American Spanish: arquetípico
Chinese translation of 'archetypal'
archetypal
(ˈɑːkɪtaɪpəl)
adj
典型的 (diǎnxíng de)
(adjective)
Cricket is the archetypal English game.
Synonyms
typical
typical pastimes such as watching films and reading
standard
It was standard practice for them to advise in cases of murder.
model
original
an original idea
normal
The two countries have resumed normal diplomatic relations.
The hospital claimed they were simply following their normal procedure.
classic
This is a classic example of media hype.
ideal
She decided I was the ideal person to take over this job.
exemplary
He showed outstanding and exemplary courage in the face of danger.
paradigmatic
prototypal
prototypic or prototypical
Additional synonyms
in the sense of classic
Definition
serving as a standard or model of its kind
This is a classic example of media hype.
Synonyms
typical,
standard,
model,
regular,
usual,
ideal,
characteristic,
signature,
definitive,
archetypal,
exemplary,
quintessential,
time-honoured,
paradigmatic,
dinki-di (Australian, informal)
in the sense of exemplary
Definition
so good as to be an example worthy of imitation
He showed outstanding and exemplary courage in the face of danger.
Synonyms
ideal,
good,
fine,
model,
excellent,
sterling,
admirable,
honourable,
commendable,
laudable,
praiseworthy,
meritorious,
estimable,
punctilious
in the sense of ideal
Definition
most suitable
She decided I was the ideal person to take over this job.