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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
This North Haven location is the first physical expression of Edible’s reimagined retail vision, and will serve as the prototype for the brand’s next-generation store concept.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Although, unlike Moss, Hermès has been all anyone can talk about since news broke that the original prototype for its other famous bag silhouette, the Birkin, was auctioned by Sotheby's for a whopping $10.1 million.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In the series, which is halfway through its 8-issue run, graduate student Cara enlists the help of a truck driver named Jack to transport her EV battery prototype safely across the country to L.A. in hopes of winning a contest to secure funding.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototype. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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