Prototypical (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 Apple I was the prototypical personal computer that inspired a generation of innovators to create their own machines.
- In the 19th century, the Bessemer process was the prototypical method for mass-producing steel.
- She was the prototypical student activist, organizing rallies and protests on campus to raise awareness about social justice issues.
- The original Volkswagen Beetle was the prototypical people's car, designed to be affordable and accessible to the average consumer.
- The first Apple iPod was the prototypical portable music player, revolutionizing the way people listened to music on the go.