archetype meaning

UK US /ˈɑrkɪtaɪp/ 3 syllables

archetype (noun): something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies.

Definition of archetype

  1. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
    • this painting is a copy of the original

    Synonyms: original, pilot

    Type of: model

    Related forms: archetypical, archetypal

How to pronounce archetype

archetype is pronounced /ˈɑrkɪtaɪp/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in PE · 9-letter words

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