PROTO
\pɹˈə͡ʊtə͡ʊ], \pɹˈəʊtəʊ], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_əʊ]\
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indicating the first or earliest or original; "`proto' is a combining form in a word like `protolanguage' that refers to the hypothetical ancestor of another language or group of languages"
By Princeton University
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A combining form prefix signifying first, primary, primordial; as, protomartyr, the first martyr; protomorphic, primitive in form; protoplast, a primordial organism; prototype, protozoan.
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Sometimes used as equivalent to mono-, as indicating that the compound has but one atom of the element to the name of which it is prefixed. Also used adjectively.
By Oddity Software
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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See prot.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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recreational
- engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras the documentary" of or relating to recreation; "a recreational area with pool and ball fields"