ectype
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ectype
(ˈɛkˌtaɪp)n
1. a copy as distinguished from a prototype
2. (Architecture) architect a cast embossed or in relief
[C17: from Greek ektupos worked in relief, from ek- out of + tupos mould; see type]
ectypal adj
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ec•type
(ˈɛk taɪp)n.
a reproduction; copy (opposed to prototype).
ec′ty•pal (-tə pəl, -taɪ-) adj.
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ectype
an exact copy. — ectypal, adj.
See also: Copying-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.