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ANTITYPIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does antitypic mean? 

ANTITYPIC (adjective)
  The adjective ANTITYPIC has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to an antitype that represents an oppositeplay

2. of or relating to an antitype that is a symbolplay

  Familiarity information: ANTITYPIC used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ANTITYPIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to an antitype that represents an opposite

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

antitypic; antitypical

Pertainym:

antitype (an opposite or contrasting type)

Derivation:

antitype (an opposite or contrasting type)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to an antitype that is a symbol

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

antitypic; antitypical

Pertainym:

antitype (a person or thing represented or foreshadowed by an earlier type or symbol; especially a figure or event in the New Testament having a counterpart in the Old Testament)

Derivation:

antitype (a person or thing represented or foreshadowed by an earlier type or symbol; especially a figure or event in the New Testament having a counterpart in the Old Testament)


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