adj. Of or pertaining to a prototype; prototypical
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Same as prototypal.
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adj. representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
Word Usage
"This kind of prototypic detail would fit most people, including me, and hence be scientifically useless—even if Susy happened to be witnessing me doing these daily activities."