archetype
noun
1 archetype
Something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies.
synonyms: original, pilot.
Roget 22:
prototype,
original,
model,
pattern,
precedent,
standard,
ideal,
reference,
scantling,
type;
archetype,
antitype†;
protoplast,
module,
exemplar,
example,
ensample†,
paradigm;
lay-figure.
text,
copy,
design;
fugleman†,
keynote.
die,
mold;
matrix,
last,
plasm†;
proplasm†,
protoplasm;
mint;
seal,
punch,
intaglio,
negative;
stamp.
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Roget 453:
idea,
notion,
conception,
thought,
apprehension,
impression,
perception,
image,
eidolon [Gr.],
sentiment,
reflection,
observation,
consideration;
abstract idea;
archetype,
formative notion;
guiding conception,
organizing conception;
image in the mind,
regulative principle.
view
etc.
(opinion)
484;
theory
etc.
514;
conceit,
fancy;
phantasy
etc.
(imagination)
515.
point of view
etc.
(aspect)
448;
field of view.
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Dutch: prototype, archetype, glasfiber, grondvorm, oerbeeld, oervorm, type
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