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

Other Word Forms

• ectypal 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

Example Sentences

Ectype, ek′tīp, n. a reproduction or copy.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

Copy -- N. copy, facsimile, counterpart, effigies, effigy, form, likeness. image, picture, photo, xerox, similitude, semblance, ectype†, photo offset, electrotype; imitation &c.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• image 
• model 
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• photograph 
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