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Prototypical

usgb/ˌprəʊtəˈtɪpɪkl/Volume
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Ideal Representation

Think of 'prototypical' as the ideal or most common version of something in a group.

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The prototypical superhero has superpowers and a secret identity.
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Basis for Others

'Prototypical' refers to something that serves as a reference point for similar things.

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The prototypical smartphone design influenced many later models.
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Cultural Stereotypes

In culture, 'prototypical' may describe common features of a group often overstated in media.

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She was cast as the prototypical villain with a dark cape and sinister laugh.
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