Philosophy and Theology. Existing as an archetypal exemplar (exemplar, n. 1b(a)); relating to or consisting of such exemplars; = exemplary, adj.…

That is typical or characteristic of a category, class, etc., or is an illustration or specimen of a quality, thing, etc. Later also: that is an…

Of the nature of a specimen, example, or type.

That exemplifies a wider group, class, or kind; (of an individual) typical; (of a sample or selection) balanced.

Of the nature of, serving as, or answering to a type, pattern, or specimen; representative; typical.

attributive, passing into adj. (frequently hyphenated): Serving as, or intended for, a specimen; typical.

Having the qualities of a type or specimen; serving as a representative specimen of a class or kind.