Definition of "prototypical" [prototypical]

• Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modelled on, or derived from (adjective)

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• ""There are liquidity funds that operate under the same statutes as hedge funds that blew up, even though they aren't what you call a prototypical hedge fund," Plaze said."
• "Romer and Bernstein produced a paper that puts the multiplier at about 1.5 for what they called a prototypical plan."
• "Mr. Dodd, 65, is often described as a prototypical creature of the Senate."