antitypic
|an-ti-typ-ic|
/ænˈtɪtɪpɪk/
against or opposite to a type
Etymology
'antitypic' originates from Greek via English formation: from Greek elements 'anti-' (against, opposite) + 'typos' (impression, model, type), combined in English as 'antitype' with the adjectival suffix '-ic'.
'antitypic' developed from the noun 'antitype' (used in Late Latin/English to denote a figure or foreshadowing) by adding the suffix '-ic' to form an adjective meaning 'relating to an antitype'.
Initially used mainly in theological and typological senses to mean 'relating to an antitype'; over time it has also been used more loosely to mean 'not typical' or 'atypical' in broader contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an antitype (often used in theological or typological contexts: something that corresponds to or fulfills an earlier type).
In the sermon the preacher argued that the event was antitypic of the salvation described earlier in scripture.
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Adjective 2
atypical; not representative of a type or class; uncharacteristic.
Her calm reply was antitypic of someone who had just received such shocking news.
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