what does archetypal mean?

Answer 1

a descriptive word which places the whatever as the best example.~~

Answer 2

From word, archetype, it is a generic, idealized model of a person, object, or concept from which similar instances are derived, copied, patterned, or emulated. In psychology, an archetype is a model of a person, personality, or behavior.

In the analysis of personality, the term archetype is often broadly used to refer to:

1. a stereotype—personality type observed multiple times, especially an oversimplification of such a type; or
2. an epitome—personality type exemplified, especially the "greatest" such example.
3. a literary term to express details.

Answer 3

An archetype is the prototype, or the original version of something. When people say "stereotypical" they mean conforming to a common image or idea of something. An archetype is often that typical image or idea.

Answer 4

It means a fundamental role that is universal; the father, the mother, the opposer, the supporter, the sun, the moon.

It's used alot in tarot card reading and even some types of new age psychotherapy.

Sorry I can't give you a dictionary meaning.

Answer 5

the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.

Answer 6

the epitome, sort of the stereotypical, definition of, perfect example of something.
it refers to that