prototypical

adjective

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

variants or less commonly prototypic

ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pik 

: of, relating to, or being a prototype

prototypically

ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of prototypical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cameron Carr, 6-6, Baylor Has the look of a prototypical frame and look of a 3-and-D wing, even if the defense is still a couple years away from being a plus skill. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Malhotra — who has more prototypical size for a top center — has the narrow edge on the final big board, but both Pronman and Button rank the 5-foot-9 Björck ahead of him, a testament to Björck's motor and smarts. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 19 June 2026

And as the prototypical dark academia novel, this twist on the classic campus story is perfect for anyone who wears designer glasses and has bought an Edwardian-style blouse to wear under their tweed vest. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 3 June 2026

At 6-3 and 260 pounds, Bryant is a prototypical physical specimen for the edge. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prototypical

• atypical
• untypical
• stereotypical
• typical