Prototypical
adjective
Serving as a basic example or standard of something.
He is the prototypical college athlete, with both academic and sport success.
Often appears as...
- prototypical example
- prototypical model
adjective
Being the first of something, which often serves as a model for those that follow.
The Wright Brothers' airplane is considered the prototypical aircraft.
Often appears as...
- prototypical aircraft
- prototypical design
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Technical
adjective
Representing or being an original type after which other similar things are patterned.
A prototypical child for his age, he enjoyed playing with toys and causing a little mischief.
Often appears as...
- prototypical behavior
- prototypical pattern
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Academic
adjective
Serving as a basic example or standard of something.
He is the prototypical college athlete, with both academic and sport success.
Often appears as...
- prototypical example
- prototypical model
adjective
Being the first of something, which often serves as a model for those that follow.
The Wright Brothers' airplane is considered the prototypical aircraft.
Often appears as...
- prototypical aircraft
- prototypical design
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Representing or being an original type after which other similar things are patterned.
A prototypical child for his age, he enjoyed playing with toys and causing a little mischief.
Often appears as...
- prototypical behavior
- prototypical pattern
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ideal Representation
Think of 'prototypical' as the ideal or most common version of something in a group.
The prototypical superhero has superpowers and a secret identity.
Pro Tip 2/3Basis for Others
'Prototypical' refers to something that serves as a reference point for similar things.
The prototypical smartphone design influenced many later models.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stereotypes
In culture, 'prototypical' may describe common features of a group often overstated in media.
She was cast as the prototypical villain with a dark cape and sinister laugh.
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that is to say into the indefinite future but does the earth have to wait for our extinction as a species well maybe so but I don't think so it interface we really intend to bring this prototypical sustainable zero footprint
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The mind behind Linux PIPE...
half your life. Were you this sort of computer genius, you know, übernerd, were you the star at school who could do everything? What were you like as a kid? Yeah, I think I was the prototypical nerd. I mean, I was
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How dance triumphs over...
concepts of beauty especially as theatrical dance has such rigid ideas regarding the body image of the prototypical dancer let's watch
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The business logic of...
that is to say into the indefinite future but does the earth have to wait for our extinction as a species well maybe so but I don't think so it interface we really intend to bring this prototypical sustainable zero footprint
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The mind behind Linux PIPE...
half your life. Were you this sort of computer genius, you know, übernerd, were you the star at school who could do everything? What were you like as a kid? Yeah, I think I was the prototypical nerd. I mean, I was
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How dance triumphs over...
concepts of beauty especially as theatrical dance has such rigid ideas regarding the body image of the prototypical dancer let's watch
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Action Bronson
American Musician
I don't ever have the pressure of making a hit, because I've never had a hit song, per se. The closest thing to a hit song was 'Shiraz,' and it's not your prototypical hit song, with a catchy hook and all this other stuff.
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Barry Trotz
Canadian Coach
You're looking for that prototypical second-line center man. They're not out there. They're just not out there. No one's selling them. No one's giving them away. So we have to produce our own. That's the best way to do it.
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Marcus Mariota
American Athlete
The NFL is changing a little bit. The prototypical quarterback seems to be a little bit more mobile now. At the same time, if you can't throw the ball with the best of them, then you won't get an opportunity.
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Shane Black
American Actor
I would say 'The Chill' by Ross Macdonald is sort of a prototypical example of how the private detective genre elevates itself to the level of literature.
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Krystal Ball
American Activist
If there is any state that typifies prototypical 'Murica' where the trucks and the guns are big and the social safety net is oh so small, it's Texas.
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Kevin Love
American Athlete
I was tagged early as the prototypical white player, the guy with the intangibles - the smart player, the guy who did all the right things.
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Russell Wilson
American Athlete
I took a huge risk leaving baseball, because I was predicted to play in the big leagues. I'm kind of a prototypical second baseman.
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Drew McIntyre
Scottish Wrestler
I may look like the stereotypical, prototypical wrestler, but I've always wanted this my whole life.
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Peyton Hillis
American Athlete
I think when coaches look at me, they don't see a prototypical running back.
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Chris Hogan
American Athlete
I'm not sure I'm the prototypical Patriot.
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Action Bronson
American Musician
I don't ever have the pressure of making a hit, because I've never had a hit song, per se. The closest thing to a hit song was 'Shiraz,' and it's not your prototypical hit song, with a catchy hook and all this other stuff.
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Barry Trotz
Canadian Coach
You're looking for that prototypical second-line center man. They're not out there. They're just not out there. No one's selling them. No one's giving them away. So we have to produce our own. That's the best way to do it.
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Marcus Mariota
American Athlete
The NFL is changing a little bit. The prototypical quarterback seems to be a little bit more mobile now. At the same time, if you can't throw the ball with the best of them, then you won't get an opportunity.
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Shane Black
American Actor
I would say 'The Chill' by Ross Macdonald is sort of a prototypical example of how the private detective genre elevates itself to the level of literature.
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Krystal Ball
American Activist
If there is any state that typifies prototypical 'Murica' where the trucks and the guns are big and the social safety net is oh so small, it's Texas.
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Kevin Love
American Athlete
I was tagged early as the prototypical white player, the guy with the intangibles - the smart player, the guy who did all the right things.
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Russell Wilson
American Athlete
I took a huge risk leaving baseball, because I was predicted to play in the big leagues. I'm kind of a prototypical second baseman.
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Drew McIntyre
Scottish Wrestler
I may look like the stereotypical, prototypical wrestler, but I've always wanted this my whole life.
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Peyton Hillis
American Athlete
I think when coaches look at me, they don't see a prototypical running back.
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Chris Hogan
American Athlete
I'm not sure I'm the prototypical Patriot.
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