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ARCHETYPE

the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype

The meaning of the word archetype is the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype.

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compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
inclementlacking mildness: such as
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin