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Prototypical

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Ideal RepresentationPlay
Think of 'prototypical' as the ideal or most common version of something in a group. SlideThe prototypical superhero has superpowers and a secret identity.
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Basis for OthersPlay
'Prototypical' refers to something that serves as a reference point for similar things. SlideThe prototypical smartphone design influenced many later models.
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Cultural StereotypesPlay
In culture, 'prototypical' may describe common features of a group often overstated in media. SlideShe was cast as the prototypical villain with a dark cape and sinister laugh.