Word meaning
archetype
noun · AR-kih-type
What does archetype mean?
Archetype means a very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model.
Archetype in a sentence
“Sherlock Holmes is the archetype of the brilliant detective.”
Synonyms for archetype
- prototype
- model
- epitome
Where does archetype come from?
From Greek archē, "beginning," and typos, "model, stamp."
How to remember archetype
- Say it out loud a few times: AR-kih-type.
- Write one sentence of your own using archetype, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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