Plural of archetype
regular plural
The plural of archetype is archetypes.
Forms of archetype
| Singular | archetype /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | archetypes |
| Countable | countable |
Archetypes in a sentence
- The three archetypes so far discussed—the shadow, the anima, and the wise old man—are of a kind that can be directly experienced in personified form.1968, C[arl] G[ustav] Jung, “Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious”, in R[ichard] F[rancis] C[arrington] Hull, transl., The Archetypes...
- The 'cipher' needed to comprehend the images implanted in Shepard's mind is the cultural knowledge of a Prothean: the archetypes, biological instincts, and common experiences universal to the race.2008, BioWare, Mass Effect (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Protheans: Cipher Codex entry
- Yu-Gi-Tubers provide a constant stream of Yu-Gi-Oh! content, including analysis of new cards and archetypes, combo tutorials, and banlist breakdowns.2022 September 11, Drew Heckman, “Why Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Fan-Made Community Is an Essential Resource for New Players”, in CBR, archived from the…. From the entry Yugituber
- If my account is correct, both archetypes and ectypes are 'real' insofar as they are composed of ideas of sensation.2001, Hermathena: A Trinity College Dublin Review, numbers 170-172, page 30. From the entry ectype
- Personally I'd like to see an environment where all the major archetypes, control, beatdown, and combo are viable.1999, Steven Merritt, “[ISSUE] An alternative to Banning, increase minimum deck size”, in rec.games.trading-cards.magic.strategy (Usenet). From the entry combo
Meaning of archetype
- noun An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned.
- noun An ideal example of something; a quintessence.
- noun A character, object, or story that is based on a known character, object, or story.
Questions about the plural of archetype
- What is the plural of archetype?
- The plural of archetype is archetypes.
- Is archetype countable?
- Archetype is a countable noun.
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