Prototypal (Adjective)
Meaning
Representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned; "archetypal patterns"; "she was the prototypal student activist".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The first Apple computer was the prototypal personal computer that revolutionized the industry.
- She was the prototypal student activist, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.
- The Ford Mustang is often considered the prototypal American muscle car.
- The Mona Lisa is a prototypal example of Renaissance portraiture, influencing countless other artists.
- The original Star Wars film is a prototypal space opera that has spawned numerous imitators.