adjective.constituting or representing an originaltype of something that others are modelled on, or derived from
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adjective.
representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
Word Usage
""There are liquidity funds that operate under the same statutes as hedge funds that blew up, even though they aren't what you call a prototypical hedge fund," Plaze said."