Antonyms for model
| Grammar : Adj, noun, verb |
| Spell : mod-l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɒd l |
Definition of model
Origin :- 1570s, "likeness made to scale; architect's set of designs," from Middle French modelle (16c., Modern French modèle), from Italian modello "a model, mold," from Vulgar Latin *modellus, from Latin modulus "a small measure, standard," diminutive of modus "manner, measure" (see mode (n.1)).
- Sense of "thing or person to be imitated" is 1630s. Meaning "motor vehicle of a particular design" is from 1900 (e.g. Model T, 1908; Ford's other early models included C, F, and B). Sense of "artist's model" is first recorded 1690s; that of "fashion model" is from 1904. German, Swedish modell, Dutch, Danish model are from French or Italian.
- adj typical, ideal
- noun imitation, replica
- noun example, standard
- noun person, thing that poses
- noun type, version
- verb form, shape
- verb display, pose
- One might have been a model for the seraphs of Christian faith, the other an Olympian deity.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- It was jestingly said that the model for the Odeum was from his own head.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- It has also passed a model child-labor law for the District of Columbia.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- He produced the model of an ingenious contrivance for grinding corn.
- Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- But remember, there is a model which must be taken even before that of your father.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- She called to the little combination maid and model who had accompanied us.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- The most easy to understand is the clutch, a model of which I have on the table.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 » by Various
- On Model B a Holmes rotary 7-cylinder motor of 4x4-inch bore and stroke is used.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- The model had acted well, but the first instruments made after it proved a failure.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- We are a model to the airth, and must be jist cracked-up, I tell you.'
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
Synonyms for model
- apotheosis
- archetypal
- archetype
- base
- beau ideal
- cartoon
- carve
- cast
- classic
- classical
- clone
- commendable
- configuration
- copy
- copycat
- create
- criterion
- dead ringer
- design
- ditto
- dummy
- duplicate
- effigy
- emblem
- embodiment
- engraving
- epitome
- exemplar
- exemplary
- facsimile
- fashion
- figure
- figurine
- flawless
- form
- game plan
- gauge
- hero
- ideal
- illustration
- illustrative
- image
- imitation
- kind
- knock-off
- layout
- lodestar
- look-alike
- manikin
- mannequin
- mark
- miniature
- mirror
- mock-up
- mode
- mold
- nonesuch
- nonpareil
- nude
- original
- painting
- parade
- paradigm
- paradigmatic
- paragon
- paste-up
- pattern
- perfect
- photograph
- picture
- plan
- portrait
- prototype
- prototypical
- quintessence
- quintessential
- relief
- represent
- representation
- representative
- ringer
- role model
- saint
- sculpt
- set example
- setup
- show off
- sit
- sitter
- sketch
- spitting image
- sport
- standard
- statue
- statuette
- style
- subject
- symbol
- touchstone
- tracing
- type
- typical
- variety
- very
- visual
- wear
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