archetypal

• Bezeichnet etwas, das das typischste oder vollkommenste Beispiel einer bestimmten Art von Person oder Sache ist; oft auch im Sinne eines Urbilds oder einer ursprünglichen Grundform.

Describes something that is the most typical or perfect example of a particular kind of person or thing.

1. Original model or patternC1formal

   Representing the most typical or perfect example of a particular kind of person or thing; serving as an original model after which others are patterned.

   Archetypisch

   • The hero's journey is an archetypal story structure found in many cultures.
   • She is considered the archetypal modern artist, influencing countless followers.
   • The ancient Greek temple is an archetypal example of classical architecture.

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