antetype en · NOUN
Meanings
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An archetype or prototype; an example or precursor that guides future developments or versions.
The latter is the matrix or mould which serves as the antetype of the mature product, and the same can also be said of interstitial bones.
1889, Annual of the Universal Medical Sciences and Analytical Index, page 10:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| antetypes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |