"proto" meaning in English

See proto in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From the prefix proto-. Etymology templates: {{m|en|proto-}} proto- Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} proto (not comparable)
  1. Prototypical; preceding the proper beginning of something. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-proto-en-adj-G~7f~FQl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Download JSON data for proto meaning in English (0.9kB)

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