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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
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
While the surprise announcement has set engineers a challenging deadline, the director is confident that a prototype of this new vessel will be out before the end of the year for testing, and if all goes to plan, is intended to be operational in the tourism sector by 2030.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
As a result, a production version was never made, and the prototype was, like many project cars, sent to the scrapper.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
One afternoon in late summer, Wright pulled up his personal Proxi prototype.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototype. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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