an·ti·type ( n t -t p )n. 1. One that is foreshadowed by or identified with an earlier symbol or type, such as a figure in the New Testament who has a counterpart in the Old Testament. 2. An opposite or contrasting type. [Medieval Latin antitypus, from Late Greek antitupos, copy, antitype, from Greek, corresponding, representing : anti-, equal to, like; see anti- + tupos, print, impression.] an ti·typi·cal (-tp-k l) adj. |
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| Adj. | 1. | antitypical - of or relating to an antitype |
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