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countertype

/kˈaʊntɚtˌaɪp/ noun

A type (of person) that opposes and contrasts with another.

Word Origin Countertype combines counter- 'against' with type, from Greek 'typos' meaning a mark or impression—so it's an opposite type, a contrasting model. The Greek root 'typos' gives us prototype (first impression), stereotype (solid impression), and archetype (original pattern). The idea is a type that stands against another, like a photographic negative.

noun A type (of person) that opposes and contrasts with another. countable

In the story, the humble farmer is the countertype to the arrogant king.

(名词) 对立类型

在故事中，谦逊的农民是傲慢国王的对立类型。

(sustantivo) Un tipo (de persona) que se opone y contrasta con otro.

En la historia, el humilde granjero es el contratipo del rey arrogante.

(nom) contre-type; antitype; contre-modèle; opposé [Type (de personne ou de caractère) qui s'oppose et contraste avec un autre.]

Dans l'histoire, l'humble fermier est le contre-type du roi arrogant.

(Substantiv) Gegenstück; Gegentyp [Ein Typus (einer Person), der einem anderen Typus entgegengesetzt ist und diesen kontrastiert.]

In der Geschichte ist der bescheidene Bauer der **countertype** zum arroganten König.

(名詞) 他と対立し、対照的になる型（人物の）。

物語の中で、謙虚な農民は傲慢な王と対照的な存在として描かれている。

(substantivo) antítipo [Um tipo (de pessoa) que se opõe e contrasta com outro.]

Na história, o humilde agricultor é o contratipo do rei arrogante.

Synonyms: opposite antithesis counterpart contrast Antonyms: same type identical
Word parts: counter + type

Related words

typical typically atypical typify typist typological typographic stereotypical

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