adjective
- serving as a typical example or model of something; representing the most characteristic features of a type or class
Examples
- The golden retriever is a prototypical family dog.
- She displayed prototypical symptoms of the flu.
- This small town represents prototypical American values.
- The scientist studied prototypical examples of the species.
- His behavior was prototypical of someone under stress.
- The building shows prototypical features of Gothic architecture.