ectype

[ ek-tahyp ]

noun

1. a reproduction; copy ( prototype ).

ectype

/ ˈɛktɪpəl; ˈɛkˌtaɪp /

noun

1. a copy as distinguished from a prototype
2. architect a cast embossed or in relief

Derived Forms

• ectypal, adjective

Other Words From

• ec·ty·pal [ek, -t, uh, -p, uh, l, -tahy-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ectype¹

1640–50; < Greek éktyp ( os ) wrought in relief, equivalent to ek- ec- + týp ( os ) figure (on a wall) + -os adj. suffix; akin to type

Word History and Origins

Origin of ectype¹

C17: from Greek ektupos worked in relief, from ek- out of + tupos mould; see type

Related Words

• image
• model
• photocopy
• photograph
• portrait
• print
• replica
• reproduction
• transcript
• type