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prototypical

/ˌproʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/
pro · to · typ · i · cal
Adverb:prototypically
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• adjective

1

Representing or constituting the original, most typical, or classic example of a particular class, category, or kind.

Example

"The small coastal village, with its whitewashed cottages and bustling harbor, is the prototypical New England fishing town."

2

Relating to or functioning as a preliminary model or early experimental version from which later forms are developed or copied.

Example

"The engineering team unveiled a prototypical electric aircraft to test the efficiency of the new battery architecture."

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protocol
proton
prototype
prototypical
prototypically
protract
protracted

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'prototype' (from Ancient Greek 'prototypon', meaning 'a first or primitive form', combining 'protos' for 'first' and 'typos' for 'impression' or 'model') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ical'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prototypical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prototypical
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