prototype

noun

pro·to·type ˈprō-tə-ˌtīp How to pronounce prototype (audio)

: an original model on which something is patterned : archetype

: an individual that exhibits the essential features of a later type

: a standard or typical example

: a first full-scale and usually functional form of a new type or design of a construction (such as an airplane)

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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.

Example Sentences

They tested the prototype of the car. He is developing a prototype for his invention. He is the prototype of a conservative businessman. The Sherlock Holmes stories are the prototypes of modern detective stories.

Recent Examples on the Web That first version of Pong was tested as a prototype in a Sunnyvale, California bar called Andy Capp’s Tavern.

Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Davis used pro boxer Claressa Shields as a prototype of focus, stance and strength.

Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 And that’s because the Patels set Refuge up as a prototype to test out what works and what doesn’t for their upcoming boutique hotel that will eventually occupy the same address.

Katie Chang, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Would the lovable brake pad salesman in Tommy Boy exist without this as a prototype?

Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 20 July 2022 At their location on Post Road in Warwick, which is being used as a prototype to scale the chain, commuters can fill their tank of gas, charge their Tesla, and get a real meal.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 Moderna had hoped to produce a bivalent vaccine that combined Omicron and the original coronavirus vaccine, known as the prototype.

Noah Weiland, New York Times, 30 June 2022 A month after the Air was first revealed as a prototype in August 2020 to rave reviews in the media, Musk suddenly pledged to bring a new Model S Plaid with at least 520 miles.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 June 2022 While some protesters had hoped for a more dramatic outcome, historians today describe the Baton Rouge boycott as a prototype of others to come.

Emily Langer, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022 See More

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释义	prototype noun pro·to·type ˈprō-tə-ˌtīp 1 : an original model on which something is patterned : archetype 2 : an individual that exhibits the essential features of a later type 3 : a standard or typical example 4 : a first full-scale and usually functional form of a new type or design of a construction (such as an airplane) Did you know? 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. Synonyms case example exemplar exemplification illustration instance representative sample specimen See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They tested the prototype of the car. He is developing a prototype for his invention. He is the prototype of a conservative businessman. The Sherlock Holmes stories are the prototypes of modern detective stories. Recent Examples on the Web That first version of Pong was tested as a prototype in a Sunnyvale, California bar called Andy Capp’s Tavern. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Davis used pro boxer Claressa Shields as a prototype of focus, stance and strength. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 And that’s because the Patels set Refuge up as a prototype to test out what works and what doesn’t for their upcoming boutique hotel that will eventually occupy the same address. Katie Chang, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Would the lovable brake pad salesman in Tommy Boy exist without this as a prototype? Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 20 July 2022 At their location on Post Road in Warwick, which is being used as a prototype to scale the chain, commuters can fill their tank of gas, charge their Tesla, and get a real meal. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 Moderna had hoped to produce a bivalent vaccine that combined Omicron and the original coronavirus vaccine, known as the prototype. Noah Weiland, New York Times, 30 June 2022 A month after the Air was first revealed as a prototype in August 2020 to rave reviews in the media, Musk suddenly pledged to bring a new Model S Plaid with at least 520 miles. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 June 2022 While some protesters had hoped for a more dramatic outcome, historians today describe the Baton Rouge boycott as a prototype of others to come. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology French, from Greek prōtotypon, from neuter of prōtotypos archetypal, from prōt- + typos type First Known Use 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1 prototype noun 1 as in example one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like a literary character who is regarded as the prototype of the fanatical and intolerant pursuer of justice Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance example sample specimen instance illustration exemplar case representative exemplification paradigm indication cross section manifestation classic archetype case in point evidence locus classicus microcosm sign 2 as in forerunner something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed the Greek epic that is the prototype of the hero myth Synonyms & Similar Words forerunner precursor ancestor model predecessor original archetype granddaddy antecedent grandaddy daddy originator foregoer mother sire father Antonyms & Near Antonyms descendant descendent derivative offshoot outgrowth spin-off son daughter by-product See More 3 as in original something from which copies are made the manufacturer exhaustively tested the prototype of the vehicle before approving production Synonyms & Similar Words original example model archetype blueprint pattern source paradigm mold draft classic ideal exemplar nonpareil paragon beau ideal Antonyms & Near Antonyms imitation copy reproduction replica forgery sham counterfeit fake See More
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