Being the proper or truest example of a general name. / Being a quintessential example of a general type.

(entomology) a neurosecretory center of the insect brain, located along the anterior midline.

(idiomatic) At the usual or expected level.

The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.

Abbreviation of ceteris paribus.

Alternative spelling of subpar

(finance) The yield for which the price of a bond is equal to its nominal value (par value).

plural of par yield

(anatomy) The distal part of the adenohypophysis, which contains the majority of its hormone-secreting cells.

(anatomy) The larger and more robust region of the tympanic membrane, consisting of three layers: skin, fibrous tissue, and mucosa.