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ectype.

An impression (in wax, clay, &c.) of a seal or medal.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An impression (in wax, clay, &c.) of a seal or medal.

  2. An object in relievo or embossed.

  3. A copy, reproduction; especially as contrasted with the original, archetype, or prototype.

  4. An idea or impression that corresponds to external reality.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἔκτυπος (éktupos, “worked in relief”), from ἐκ- (ek-) + τύπος (túpos).

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