archetype

ˈɑrkɪˌtaɪp
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Translation of archetype from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

ideal example

perfect example of something
  • She is the archetype of a successful entrepreneur.Zij is het archetype van een succesvolle ondernemer.
2.

prototype

original model from which others are copied
archetype noermodel
  • The architect's design became the archetype for future buildings.Het ontwerp van de architect werd het archetype voor toekomstige gebouwen.
3.

psychology

TECH.
universal pattern in the unconscious mind
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archetype noerbeeld
  • Jung's archetypes influence our dreams and behaviors.Jungs archetypen beïnvloeden onze dromen en gedragingen.
4.

art

TECH.
recurring symbol or motif in art
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  • The hero's journey is a common archetype in stories.De heldenreis is een veelvoorkomend archetype in verhalen.
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Synonyms and analogies of archetype in English

Examples of archetype in a sentence

  • Her patience made her an archetype of good leadership.
  • His invention served as an archetype for modern gadgets.
  • The novel's hero is an archetype of bravery.
  • The hero is an archetype in many stories.
  • The mother figure is a common archetype.
  • The archetype of the wise old man appears in many cultures.

Translations of "archetype" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
archetypenn.

Many novels have a hero as an archetype that readers recognize instantly.

In veel romans is de held een archetype dat lezers meteen herkennen.

The knight is an archetype of bravery in medieval stories.

De ridder is een archetype van moed in middeleeuwse verhalen.

The ancient vase served as an archetype for all pottery in that region.

De eeuwenoude vaas diende als archetype voor al het aardewerk in die regio.

The archetype of the trickster appears across many different cultural myths.

Het archetype van de bedrieger komt terug in veel verschillende culturele mythen.

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archetype: Examples and translations in context

The archaic car model was the archetype for all sports cars that followed.

Het ouderwetse automodel was het archetype voor alle sportwagens die daarna kwamen.

Their product design is based on the archetype of simplicity and efficiency.

Hun productontwerp is gebaseerd op het archetype van eenvoud en efficiëntie.

In psychology, the mother figure often acts as an archetype representing nurturing.

In de psychologie fungeert de moederfiguur vaak als archetype voor zorg en koestering.

The archetype of the hero's journey can be found in many classic films.

Het archetype van de heldenreis is terug te vinden in veel klassieke films.

He drew inspiration from the archetype of the lone detective in his story.

Hij liet zich inspireren door het archetype van de eenzame detective in zijn verhaal.

That building is an archetype of Gothic architecture with its pointed arches.

Dat gebouw is een archetype van de gotische bouwstijl, met zijn spitsbogen.

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