An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models.

(transitive) To create a prototype of.

plural of prototype

One who, or that which, prototypes.

plural of prototyper

constructed as a prototype

Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modelled on or derived from.

The condition of being prototypical

Of or pertaining to a prototype; prototypical

The rapid creation of prototypes of a new product for demonstration and research purposes