perikuva — meaning in English
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English meaning
- archetype noun An original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
- paragon noun A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
- quintessence noun A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
Senses
perikuva is used for these senses in English:
- archetype An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
- archetype An ideal example of something; a quintessence.
- archetype (literature) A character, object, or story that is based on a known character, object, or story.
- paragon A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. [from 16th c.]
- quintessence A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.