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Model Definition: Types, Examples & Usage Guide (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：exemplary person (model)
model
/ˈmɑːdəl/
n.
A person whose behaviour or achievements are seen as a good example for others to follow.
exemplary person
➕
/ɪɡˈzempləri ˈpɜːrsən/
n.
A person whose qualities or actions serve as a positive example for others to imitate.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'modus' (measure) via Italian 'modello' and French 'modele', meaning a small copy or standard.
💡 Mnemonic
MODEL = My Outstanding Deeds Encourage Learning. Think of a perfect example to follow.
📖 Example
Her dedication to community service makes her a model citizen that everyone admires.
Her dedication to community service makes her a model citizen that everyone admires.
🔗 Collocations
role model – a person looked up to as an example to be imitated
model citizen – a person who behaves in a way that is exemplary for society
model student – a student whose conduct and performance set a standard for others
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
counterexample (n.) – an example that contradicts a statement or rule
negative role model (n.) – a person whose behavior is undesirable and should not be imitated
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The word entered English in the 16th century from French 'modele', originally meaning a small-scale representation. Its use expanded to an exemplary person in the 19th century, and to a fashion professional in the early 20th century.
Meaning 2：fashion model (model)
model
/ˈmɑːdəl/
n.
A person whose job is to wear and show new styles of clothes, or to be photographed for advertisements or art.
fashion model
➕
/ˈfæʃən ˈmɑːdəl/
n.
A person employed to display clothing or other merchandise by posing for photographs or walking on a runway.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The fashion designer needed a tall model to showcase her new collection on the runway.
The fashion designer needed a tall model to showcase her new collection on the runway.
🔗 Collocations
fashion model – a model who works in the fashion industry
runway model – a model who showcases clothing on a catwalk
supermodel – a highly successful and famous fashion model
🔄 Synonyms
mannequin (n.) – a dummy used to display clothes; also used informally to refer to a fashion model
cover girl (n.) – a model whose picture is on the cover of a magazine
supermodel (n.) – a very famous and highly paid fashion model
Meaning 3：scale model (model)
model
/ˈmɑːdəl/
n.
A small copy of a real object like a building, vehicle, or machine, often used for display, study, or as a toy.
scale model
➕
/skeɪl ˈmɑːdəl/
n.
A small physical representation of an object, often used for display, study, or as a toy.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The little boy spent hours assembling a detailed plastic model of a steam train.
The little boy spent hours assembling a detailed plastic model of a steam train.
🔗 Collocations
scale model – a model that is proportionally reduced from the original size
model airplane – a miniature replica of an aircraft
model kit – a set of parts to assemble a model
🔄 Synonyms
replica (n.) – an exact copy or model of something, especially on a smaller scale
miniature (n.) – a small copy or model of something
reproduction (n.) – a copy or replica of something, especially a work of art or design
🚫 Antonyms
full-scale (adj.) – of the original size; not reduced
🌱 Derivatives
modeling (n.) – the hobby or activity of making models
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