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Prototype
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something or someone that is the most common example of a particular group, class, etc.
What is a "prototype"?
In semantics, a prototype is the best or most typical example of a certain category. It represents what people usually think of when they consider a particular concept. For instance, within the category "bird," a prototype would be a sparrow or a robin, as these examples most clearly show the common features shared by all birds. This helps people understand and organize different concepts based on their most familiar or representative examples.
Examples
His style of leadership became the prototype for the company ’s future managers.
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