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ectype

[ek-tahyp]
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noun
  1. a reproduction; copy (opposed to prototype).

Origin of ectype

1640–50; < Greek éktyp(os) wrought in relief, equivalent to ek- ec- + týp(os) figure (on a wall) + -os adj. suffix; akin to type
Related formsec·ty·pal [ek-tuh-puh l, -tahy-] /ˈɛk tə pəl, -taɪ-/, adjective
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Related Words for ectype

reproduction, photograph, type, photocopy, replica, print, portrait, model, transcript, image, impression, archetype, similarity, effigy, imprint, counterfeit, simulacrum, impersonation, pattern, forgery
British Dictionary definitions for ectype

ectype

noun
  1. a copy as distinguished from a prototype
  2. architect a cast embossed or in relief
Derived Formsectypal (ˈɛktɪpəl), adjective

Word Origin for ectype

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