Antitype

Pronunciation: /ˈæntiˌtaɪp/

Definitions of antitype

noun an opposite or contrasting type

Example Sentences

A1 An antitype is a person or thing that is the opposite of a type.

A2 In literature, the villain is often portrayed as the antitype to the hero.

B1 The character of Iago in Shakespeare's Othello is considered an antitype to the protagonist.

B2 The concept of the 'shadow self' in psychology can be seen as an antitype to the conscious self.

C1 The relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in the novel can be interpreted as an antitype duality.

C2 In philosophical discussions, the idea of good as the antitype of evil has been debated for centuries.

Examples of antitype in a Sentence

formal The antitype of the ancient Greek god Apollo is often considered to be the Roman god Apollo.

informal In modern movies, the villain is often portrayed as the antitype of the hero.

slang She's like the antitype of everything cool and trendy.

figurative The crumbling old building stood as an antitype of the bustling city around it.

Grammatical Forms of antitype

• plural: antitypes
• comparative: more antitypical
• superlative: most antitypical
• present tense: antitypes
• future tense: will antitype
• perfect tense: have antityped
• continuous tense: is antityping
• singular: antitype
• positive degree: antitype
• infinitive: to antitype
• gerund: antityping
• participle: antityped

Origin and Evolution of antitype

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'antitype' originated from the Greek word 'antitypos', which combines 'anti-' (against) and 'typos' (type).

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of theology to refer to a symbol or representation of something else, the word 'antitype' has evolved to also be used in a more general sense to mean the opposite or counterpart of a type or symbol.