ANTITYPE

antitype

(noun) an opposite or contrasting type

antitype

(noun) 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; “Aaron and Jesus Christ are the type and antitype for the high priest who made atonement for the sins of the people”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

antitype (plural antitypes)

Something that is symbolized or represented by a type, such as Christ by the Paschal Lamb; the fulfillment of a type.

A type that represents the opposite or antagonist of another type.

Source: Wiktionary


An"ti*type, n. Etym: [Gr. Type.]

Definition: That of which the type pattern or representation; that which is represented by the type or symbol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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