Definitions

1. noun

A specimen of a type, especially in botany or zoology, that is considered to be of high quality or to have the most desirable characteristics.

“The botanist chose an orthotype of the rare species to study further.”

2. noun

In photography, a negative that is made directly from the camera’s negative, rather than a positive print, which is then used to make additional prints.

“The photographer used an orthotype to produce a high-quality print of the landscape.”

3. noun

A primary or original type, especially in printing or publishing.

“The publisher created an orthotype of the book’s cover design before finalizing it.”