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Prototype: meaning, definitions and examples

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prototype

 

[ หˆprษ™สŠtษ™tสŒษชp ]

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Context #1 | Noun

in technology

A first or preliminary version of a device or product from which other forms are developed.

Synonyms

mock-up, model, sample

Examples of usage

  • The company is currently working on a prototype of their new smartphone.
  • After several iterations, they finally perfected the prototype.
  • The prototype showed great promise for future development.
  • It's important to test the prototype before mass production.
  • The prototype will be presented at the upcoming conference.
Context #2 | Noun

in biology

An early sample or model of a species that leads to the development of future generations.

Synonyms

ancestor, forerunner, precursor

Examples of usage

  • The scientist discovered a fossilized prototype of a new species.
  • The genetic mutation served as a prototype for evolutionary change.
  • The prototype organism displayed unique characteristics.
  • Studying the prototype helps us understand the species' evolution.
  • The prototype was an important link in the evolutionary chain.

Translations

Translations of the word "prototype" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น protรณtipo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‹เคŸเคพเค‡เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prototyp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prototipe

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะพั‚ะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prototyp

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใƒˆใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prototype

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prototipo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท prototip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋กœํ† ํƒ€์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ูˆุฐุฌ ุฃูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prototyp

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prototyp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŸๅž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prototip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frumgerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะพั‚ะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prototip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prototipo

Word origin

The word 'prototype' originated from the Greek word 'prototypon', which means 'original form'. The concept of prototyping has been used throughout history in various fields such as technology, biology, and design. Prototypes are essential for testing and refining new ideas before full-scale production. The term has evolved to encompass not just physical models, but also early versions of software, processes, and concepts.

See also: subtype, type, typeface, types, typesetting, typewriter, typical, typify, typing, typist, typography.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,335 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.