A1 noun Neutre

prototype

/ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

A prototype is the first version or model of a new idea, product, or work of art. It is used to test the design and see if it works before the final version is created.

Exemples

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I made a small prototype of my clay sculpture to see if it would stand up.

I made a small prototype of my clay sculpture to see if it would stand up.

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The artist presented a prototype of the public monument to the city council for approval.

The artist presented a prototype of the public monument to the city council for approval.

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Check out this prototype I built for our art project!

Check out this prototype I built for our art project!

Famille de mots

Nom
prototype
Verb
prototype
Adverbe
prototypically
Adjectif
prototypical
Apparenté
prototyping
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Astuce mémo

The prefix 'proto-' means 'first.' Think of a 'proto-type' as the very 'first type' of a thing you build.

Quiz rapide

The sculptor created a ___ out of cardboard before using expensive bronze.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : prototype

Exemples

1

I made a small prototype of my clay sculpture to see if it would stand up.

everyday

I made a small prototype of my clay sculpture to see if it would stand up.

2

The artist presented a prototype of the public monument to the city council for approval.

formal

The artist presented a prototype of the public monument to the city council for approval.

3

Check out this prototype I built for our art project!

informal

Check out this prototype I built for our art project!

4

In industrial design, a prototype serves as a physical proof of concept for the creator.

academic

In industrial design, a prototype serves as a physical proof of concept for the creator.

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The company unveiled the prototype for their new digital art tablet at the trade show.

business

The company unveiled the prototype for their new digital art tablet at the trade show.

Famille de mots

Nom
prototype
Verb
prototype
Adverbe
prototypically
Adjectif
prototypical
Apparenté
prototyping

Collocations courantes

build a prototype build a prototype
working prototype working prototype
early prototype early prototype
prototype stage prototype stage
scale prototype scale prototype

Phrases Courantes

rapid prototyping

rapid prototyping

alpha prototype

alpha prototype

functional prototype

functional prototype

Souvent confondu avec

prototype vs archetype

An archetype is a perfect example or a universal symbol in stories, while a prototype is a physical test model.

prototype vs stereotype

A stereotype is a fixed, oversimplified idea about a group of people.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'prototype' when referring to an experimental version of something that is not yet ready for mass production or final display.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'original' when they mean 'prototype'; however, 'original' refers to the first finished work, whereas 'prototype' is a preliminary version.

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Astuce mémo

The prefix 'proto-' means 'first.' Think of a 'proto-type' as the very 'first type' of a thing you build.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek 'prōtotypon', meaning 'primitive form' or 'first pattern'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: prototypes Can be used as a noun-adjunct (e.g., prototype design)
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Contexte culturel

In the modern design and tech world, the 'prototype' phase is considered essential for testing and 'failing fast' to improve quality.

Quiz rapide

The sculptor created a ___ out of cardboard before using expensive bronze.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : prototype

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