C2
archetypal vs stereotypical
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| archetypaladjective/ˌɑːr.kɪˈtaɪ.pəl/ | Meaning being a perfect or very typical example of a kind of person, thing or idea | Goes with archetypal hero | Example Sherlock Holmes is the archetypal detective of English fiction. |
| stereotypicaladjective/ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ | Meaning Following a common but oversimplified idea about a type of person or thing. | Goes with — | Example The movie shows a stereotypical teacher who is strict and wears old clothes. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The wise old man is an figure in many myths.