| Main Entry: | prototype |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | original, example |
Synonyms: |
ancestor, antecedent, antecessor, archetype, criterion, first, forerunner, ideal, mock-up, model, norm, paradigm, pattern, precedent, precursor, predecessor, standard, type |
| Concept: | [Thing copied.] Prototype. |
| Category: | 3. PARTIAL RELATION |
Synonyms: |
-nouns
prototype, original, model, pattern, precedent, standard, ideal, reference, scantling, type; archetype, antitype; protoplast, module, exemplar, example, ensample, paradigm; lay figure., text, copy, design; fugleman, keynote., die, mold; matrix, last, plasm; proplasm, protoplasm; mint; seal, punch, intaglio, negative; stamp.
-verbs
be an example, be a role model, set an example; set a copy.
-phrases
"a precedent embalms a principle" [Disraeli]; exempla sunt odiosa.
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Antonyms: |
copy |
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| Main Entry: | archetype |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | typical example |
Synonyms: |
classic exemplar, form, ideal, model, original, paradigm, pattern, perfect specimen, prime example, prototype, standard |
Antonyms: |
atypical |
| Main Entry: | blueprint |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | plan |
Synonyms: |
archetype, architectural plan, design, draft, game plan, layout, master plan, model, prototype, rendering, scheme, sketch |
| Main Entry: | classic |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | model |
Synonyms: |
chef d'oeuvre, exemplar, magnum opus, paradigm, prototype, standard, tour de force |
| Notes: | for classic, assume the meaning 'of the highest class' and 'typical, excellent as an example; timeless' and for classical 'pertaining to or characteristic of Greek or Roman antiquity or civilization' |
| Main Entry: | criterion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | test, gauge for judgment |
Synonyms: |
archetype, basis, benchmark, canon, example, exemplar, fact, foundation, law, measure, model, norm, opinion, original, paradigm, pattern, point of comparison, precedent, principle, proof, prototype, rule, scale, standard, touchstone, yardstick |
Antonyms: |
change, conjecture, fancy, guess, possibility, probability |
| Main Entry: | example |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | instance, model |
Synonyms: |
archetype, case, case history, case in point, citation, copy, excuse, exemplar, exemplification, for instance, ideal, illustration, kind of thing, lesson, object, original, paradigm, paragon, part, pattern, precedent, prototype, quotation, representation, sample, sampling, specimen, standard, stereotype, symbol |
| Main Entry: | exemplar |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | ideal |
Synonyms: |
archetype, copy, criterion, epitome, example, exemplification, illustration, instance, mirror, model, paradigm, paragon, pattern, prototype, specimen, standard, type |
| Main Entry: | forerunner |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | messenger, herald |
Synonyms: |
advertiser, advocate, ancestor, announcer, author, envoy, forebearer, foregoer, harbinger, initiator, originator, pioneer, precursor, progenitor, prognostic, prototype |
| Main Entry: | forerunner |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | example, sign |
Synonyms: |
advertisement, announcement, antecedent, antecessor, augury, exemplar, foregoer, foreshadow, foretoken, forewarning, indication, mark, model, omen, pattern, portent, precursor, predecessor, premonition, presage, prognostic, prototype, sign, token, warning |
Antonyms: |
result |