Synonyms for archetypal
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Prototypical
2. Quintessential
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or pertaining to an archetype.
- adj. 2
In the way of an archetype, in the way of an idealized or most representative model.
Related words
- Other spellings
- archetypical
Example sentences
- quintessential Widgets are the quintessential model product.
- emblematic The chamois is an emblematic species of the Alps.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| archetypal | rising | |
| prototypical | rising | |
| prototypic | rising | |
| prototypal | steady | |
| archetypic | steady | |
| quintessential | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- original4
- 10 letters
- emblematic4, prototypic, prototypal, archetypic
- 12 letters
- prototypical5
- 14 letters
- quintessential4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (original4 = 4 syllables).