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ectype
[ ek-tahyp ]
ectype
/ ˈɛktɪpəl; ˈɛkˌtaɪp /
noun
- a copy as distinguished from a prototype
- architect a cast embossed or in relief
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Derived Forms
- ectypal, adjective
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Other Words From
- ec·ty·pal [ek, -t, uh, -p, uh, l, -tahy-], adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ectype1
C17: from Greek ektupos worked in relief, from ek- out of + tupos mould; see type
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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.
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