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ectype
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ectype, n. [Cf. F. ectype. See Ectypal.].
- A copy, as in pottery, of an artist's original work. Hence: [1913 Webster]
- A copy from an original; a type of something that has previously existed. [1913 Webster]"Some regarded him [Klopstock] as an ectype of the ancient prophets." [1913 Webster]
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ectype
Copy
N copy, facsimile, counterpart, effigies, effigy, form, likeness, image, picture, photo, xerox, similitude, semblance, ectype, photo offset, electrotype, imitation, model, representation, adumbration, study, portrait, resemblance, duplicate, reproduction, cast, tracing, reflex, reflexion, reflection, shadow, echo, transcript, transcription, recording, scan, chip off the old block, reprint, new printing, rechauffe, apograph, fair copy, parody, caricature, burlesque, travesty, travestie, paraphrase, derivative, derivation, modification, expansion, extension, revision, second edition, servile copy, servile imitation, plagiarism, counterfeit, fake, pasticcio, faithful, lifelike, close, conscientious, unoriginal, imitative, derivative.For further exploring for "ectype" in Webster Dictionary Online