Prototype

Pronunciation: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

Definitions of prototype

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

Example Sentences

A1 A prototype is a basic model of a product.

A2 The company created a prototype to test the new design.

B1 The prototype underwent several rounds of testing before production.

B2 The engineers presented the prototype to the stakeholders for feedback.

C1 The prototype was refined based on user feedback and usability testing.

C2 The final prototype was approved for mass production.

Examples of prototype in a Sentence

formal The company is currently working on developing a prototype for their new product.

informal I saw a cool prototype of a new phone at the tech expo.

slang Check out this sick prototype I made for my art project.

figurative The artist considered the rough sketch to be a prototype of her final masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of prototype

• past tense: prototyped
• plural: prototypes
• comparative: more prototype
• superlative: most prototype
• present tense: prototype
• future tense: will prototype
• perfect tense: has prototyped
• continuous tense: is prototyping
• singular: prototype
• positive degree: prototype
• infinitive: to prototype
• gerund: prototyping
• participle: prototyping

Origin and Evolution of prototype

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'prototype' originated from the Greek word 'prōtotupos', meaning 'original, primitive'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'prototype' has evolved from its original meaning of 'original, primitive' to refer to the first or preliminary version of a product or technology that serves as a model for future versions.