prototypical

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pro·to·typ·i·cal | \ ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-kəl

variants: or less commonly prototypic \ ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pik

Definition of prototypical

: of, relating to, or being a prototype

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Recent Examples on the Web The Jordan Lawlar kid is a prototypical big league shortstop. — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 7 July 2021 That was followed by the Countach, which became the prototypical Lamborghini supercar. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 7 July 2021 For most of his professional career, Mr. Weisselberg operated behind the scenes, looking the part of the prototypical accountant: a man of middling height in a pinstriped or dark suit, with glasses, a mustache and a raspy voice. — New York Times, 30 June 2021 My father was the prototypical Californian — born elsewhere (Philadelphia), and uprooted by his very Jewish immigrant parents to the promised land, Los Angeles, in the 1930s for a better life. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2021 The only trait the 6-1 Granson is missing from the prototypical F tight end profile is the height, but Granson’s speed, receiver-like ability to run after the catch and hands more than make up for the missing couple of inches in the Colts’ mind. — Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2021 Unlike the prototypical pocket passers Shanahan has preferred in the past, Lance is a dual-threat QB who rushed for 1,100 yards in his lone full season as a starter. — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Apr. 2021 Darrisaw has the prototypical frame for a left tackle and moves very well. — Tim Bielik, cleveland, 28 Apr. 2021 This design is somewhat similar to the prototypical vapor-compression refrigerator in your kitchen, but the key difference lies in its oil-free compressors. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2021

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