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pro·to·type
 prototype
- pronunciation:
- pro
to
taIp
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed.
The company made several improvements to its prototype before launching their new model car.- synonyms:
- archetype, type
- similar words:
- forerunner, model, mold, original, pattern, precedent
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| definition 2: |
that which provides an example, as by being the standard or worthy of emulation.
- synonyms:
- example, ideal, model, paradigm, pattern, type
- similar words:
- classic, image, lead, monument, paragon, picture, precedent, standard, touchstone
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| definition 3: |
a primitive or prior form or species of biological organism; ancestor.
- synonyms:
- ancestor
- similar words:
- antecedent, forerunner, precursor, predecessor
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| related words: |
classic, forerunner, image, lead, miniature, mold, monument, original, pattern, picture |
| derivations: |
prototypic (adj.), prototypical (adj.), prototypically (adv.) |
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