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).
[1640–50; appar. < Greek éktypos modeled in relief; see ec-, -type]
ec′ty•pal (-tə pəl, -taɪ-) adj.
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ectype

an exact copy. — ectypal, adj.
See also: Copying
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