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Prototypical

usgb/ˌprəʊtəˈtɪpɪkl/Volume
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Think of 'prototypical' as the ideal or most common version of something in a group. SlideThe prototypical superhero has superpowers and a secret identity.
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'Prototypical' refers to something that serves as a reference point for similar things. SlideThe prototypical smartphone design influenced many later models.
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In culture, 'prototypical' may describe common features of a group often overstated in media. SlideShe was cast as the prototypical villain with a dark cape and sinister laugh.
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