- An original or model after which anything is copied; the
pattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or the
like; a primary form; exemplar; archetype.
Meaning of 'prototype' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . prototype
[ n]
Meaning (1): - a standard or typical example
Example in sentence:
he is the prototype of good breeding;
he provided America with an image of the good father
Prototypes Prototypes are typical, highly representative examples of a concept that correspond to our mental image or best example of the concept.
Virtual Prototype A virtual prototype is a computer-generated 3-D image of an idea. It displays an invention as a 3-D model that can be viewed from all sides and rotated 360 degrees.
Prototype Prototype is the first physical depiction of a new product, will be produced. For a new product, a prototype is needed to test the merits of the product and get substantive feedback.