prototypical

adjective

pro·​to·​typ·​i·​cal ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-kəl How to pronounce prototypical (audio)
variants or less commonly prototypic
: of, relating to, or being a prototype
prototypically adverb

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Bam is your prototypical player that every team needs — doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, doesn’t really need the ball to be successful in a team game. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 Burkholder, whom the Phillies signed away from a West Virginia commitment for $2.5 million in the second round last year, profiles as prototypical centerfielder. Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Soucy is a prototypical shutdown defender who has performed well in the playoffs for the Canucks and during his previous stop in Seattle. Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Warren features prototypical size (6-6, 260) and does everything well. San Diego Union-Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prototypical

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First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prototypical was in 1650

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“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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