C2 noun フォーマル

archetypal

/ˌɑːr.kiˈtaɪ.pəl/

Archetypal describes something that represents a perfect or most typical example of a particular kind of person or thing. It often refers to universal patterns, symbols, or motifs that recur in literature, mythology, and the human psyche.

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1

He is the archetypal British gentleman, complete with a bowler hat and a polite reserve.

He is the classic and most representative example of a British gentleman.

2

The hero's journey is considered the archetypal narrative structure found across diverse global cultures.

The hero's journey is seen as the original and universal story model in many cultures.

3

That's such an archetypal mistake for a first-time homeowner to make.

That is a very typical and expected error for someone owning their first home.

語族

名詞
archetype
副詞
archetypally
形容詞
archetypal
関連
archetypalism
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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Arch' (meaning chief or first) and 'Type' (meaning pattern). An archetypal thing is the 'Chief Pattern' that all others follow.

クイックテスト

The wicked stepmother is an _______ character found in many different folk tales around the world.

正解!

正解は: archetypal

例文

1

He is the archetypal British gentleman, complete with a bowler hat and a polite reserve.

everyday

He is the classic and most representative example of a British gentleman.

2

The hero's journey is considered the archetypal narrative structure found across diverse global cultures.

formal

The hero's journey is seen as the original and universal story model in many cultures.

3

That's such an archetypal mistake for a first-time homeowner to make.

informal

That is a very typical and expected error for someone owning their first home.

4

Jungian psychology explores how archetypal images from the collective unconscious influence individual behavior.

academic

Jungian theory studies how universal symbolic images from our shared mind affect how we act.

5

The startup was the archetypal success story of the Silicon Valley boom.

business

The new company was the perfect and most representative example of success in Silicon Valley.

語族

名詞
archetype
副詞
archetypally
形容詞
archetypal
関連
archetypalism

よく使う組み合わせ

archetypal hero the classic model of a heroic figure
archetypal image a universal and recurring symbol
archetypal figure a person representing a universal type
archetypal pattern a recurring and fundamental structure
archetypal representation a perfect example of a specific category

よく使うフレーズ

archetypal example

the most perfect or typical specimen

archetypal myth

a foundation story that expresses universal truths

archetypal character

a character type that appears across many different stories

よく混同される語

archetypal vs stereotypical

Stereotypical often implies a negative, oversimplified cliché, while archetypal refers to a deep, positive, or fundamental universal pattern.

archetypal vs prototypical

Prototypical usually refers to the first functional version of a design, whereas archetypal refers to an idealized or symbolic essence.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'archetypal' when you want to describe something that serves as the ultimate or original model for a category. It is more sophisticated and carries more psychological or literary weight than 'typical'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the noun 'archetype' when they need the adjective 'archetypal' (e.g., saying 'he is an archetype example' instead of 'archetypal example').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Arch' (meaning chief or first) and 'Type' (meaning pattern). An archetypal thing is the 'Chief Pattern' that all others follow.

📖

語源

From the Greek 'arkhetupon', meaning 'pattern or model', derived from 'arkhe-' (first/original) and 'tupos' (type/stamp).

文法パターン

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Commonly preceded by the definite article 'the' to denote a singular perfect example. Does not have a comparative form like 'more archetypal' in strict usage.
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文化的な背景

The term is heavily associated with Carl Jung's psychological theories regarding the 'collective unconscious' shared by all humans.

クイックテスト

The wicked stepmother is an _______ character found in many different folk tales around the world.

正解!

正解は: archetypal

関連単語

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

levy

B2

To officially impose or collect a tax, fee, fine, or other legal payment. It usually involves an authority, such as a government or organization, demanding a specific sum of money for a particular purpose.

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