prototype
noun
the original or model on which something is based or formed.
prototypes
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pluralof prototype.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unlike earlier prototypes, the new nuclear clock can maintain its own stability without depending on a conventional atomic clock.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
"It's a composite image. Each member of this family has several prototypes," the guide explained.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Five prototypes before I got the body right. It had to look cool, play easy, feel comfortable, and most of all, sound good. Built completely by hand, late nights after shop hours.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Most of the vehicles currently on the road, even those generating revenue, are still basically prototypes, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Serina asked, and I thought I heard Elliot snort, but I ignored it and pulled the schematics page for Salzburg’s prototypes from my pocket.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
