Topic Thesaurus
Roget's Thesaurus

Prototype (Thing copied)

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 [Lat.Tran] [Disraeli]