English Explanatory Dictionary

foretype

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A type or figure occurring beforehand or in advance; forerunner; predecessor; prototype

verb

To make into a foretype, or exemplify as such; to foreshadow; exemplify beforehand

Word forms

foretype foretypes foretyping foretyped

Etymology

From fore- + type.

Antonyms

aftertype

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