ectype

[ek-tahyp]

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noun

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

a copy as distinguished from a prototype

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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