proto

CEFRB2

/prˈoʊtə/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to an early or original form of something.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A protogen.

Examples

  • Proto-Berbers lived in present-day Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya.

  • Scientists are studying the world's most ancient proto languages.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. A prototype of a design.

  2. Prototypical; preceding the proper beginning of something.

  3. Clipping of prototypical; preceding the proper beginning of something.

More examples

In context

  • The proto version of the app was released for testing.

  • […] attending various fabric trade shows across the country and internationally; reviewing protos (prototypes) and strike-offs; approving final designs; and communicating with overseas mills.

  • […] he photographed his tenant, the proto male supermodel Matt Collins, for Italian Harper’s Bazaar.

Quick test

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The blank form of the language was spoken thousands of years ago.

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Origin

adjective

From the prefix proto-.