1. Noun
The mark or impression of something; stamp; impressed sign; emblem.
2. Noun
Form or character impressed; style; semblance.
3. Noun
A figure or representation of something to come; a token; a sign; a symbol; -- correlative to antitype.
4. Noun
That which possesses or exemplifies characteristic qualities; the representative.
5. Noun
A general form or structure common to a number of individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained within the group.
6. Noun
The original object, or class of objects, scene, face, or conception, which becomes the subject of a copy; esp., the design on the face of a medal or a coin.
7. Noun
A simple compound, used as a mode or pattern to which other compounds are conveniently regarded as being related, and from which they may be actually or theoretically derived.
8. Noun
A raised letter, figure, accent, or other character, cast in metal or cut in wood, used in printing.
9. Noun
Such letters or characters, in general, or the whole quantity of them used in printing, spoken of collectively; any number or mass of such letters or characters, however disposed.
10. Verb
To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to prefigure.
11. Verb
To furnish an expression or copy of; to represent; to typify.
12. Noun
a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper; "he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
13. Noun
(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
Vocabulary classified under Biology
14. Noun
printed characters; "small type is hard to read"
Vocabulary classified under Spelling and grammar
15. Noun
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
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