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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
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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

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
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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.

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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