prototype
noun
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The prefix prot-, or proto-, comes from Greek and has the basic meaning "first in time" or "first formed." A prototype is someone or something that serves as a model or inspiration for those that come later. A successful fund-raising campaign can serve as a prototype for future campaigns. The legendary Robin Hood, the "prototypical" kindhearted and honorable outlaw, has been the inspiration for countless other romantic heroes. And for over a century, Vincent van Gogh has been the prototype of the brilliant, tortured artist who is unappreciated in his own time.
Examples of prototype in a Sentence
Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The prototype Bat flipped the traditional coaster concept on its head — with the trains swinging from side to side while hanging below the track.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
Amazon launched a pair of prototype satellites in 2023, but the operational versions are different, and this mission fills the capacity of ULA's Atlas V rocket.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Google on Tuesday showed off prototype glasses that combine a miniature display with the company's Gemini AI assistant.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototype. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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