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/ˌpɹəʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/
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/ˌpɹoʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/
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ˌpɹəʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl
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- GB
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ˌpɹoʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl
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- US
Adjective
Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modelled on or derived from.
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More examples (1)
The fourth model is called the enlightment model: Actors are seen to be responsible for problems but unable or unwilling to provide solutions. They are believed to need discipline provided by authoritative guidance. The Alcoholic Anonymous^([sic]) groups are considered prototypical for this model.
Adjective
representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
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she was the prototypal student activist