Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ectype
Noun
/ˈɛktaɪp/
Definition
A representation of something, typically a copy or reproduction that is derived from an original.
Examples
- The artist created an ectype of the famous sculpture, capturing its essence beautifully.
- In biology, an ectype might refer to a specific copy of a genetic sequence derived from a parent organism.
Meaning
Ectype refers to a form or copy of another object, specifically something that is generated from an existing model or original piece.
Synonyms
- Facsimile
- Replica
- Copy
- Reproduction
