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n. a standard model for a computer application

n. a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father"

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representation

n. the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

shape, embodiment

n. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

precursor, forerunner

n. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another

type

n. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"

part, section, division

n. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division"

manner

n. a kind; "what manner of man are you?"

model

n. a type of product; "his car was an old model"

ancestor, ascendant, ascendent, antecedent, root

n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

predecessor

n. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

ideal

n. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

quintessence

n. the purest and most concentrated essence of something

criterion, standard

n. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"

paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal

n. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

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