Prot etymology

Etymology:

• Proto-Indo-European root: per- (before*)

Meaning:

"Prot-" is a prefix that means "before" or "first." It is used to denote something that is:

• Earlier in time or sequence
• Of an earlier type or development
• Original or primitive

Origin:

The prefix "prot-" comes from the Greek word "protos," meaning "first" or "foremost." It was borrowed into Latin as "prot-" and then into English.

Examples:

• Protozoa: Microscopic, single-celled organisms that are considered to be the earliest ancestors of all animals.
• Proton: A subatomic particle that is the nucleus of a hydrogen atom.
• Prototype: An early model or version of a product or invention.
• Protagonist: The main character in a literary work.
• Protocol: A set of rules or procedures for communication or conduct.

Prot relate terms

• protestant

  Etymology The word protestant originates from the Latin verb protestari which means

• protest

  Etymology The word protest comes from the Late Latin word protestari meaning to bea

• smorgasbord

  Etymology The word smorgasbord comes from the Swedish words smör butter and gåsb

• team

  Etymology The word team originates from the Middle English word teme which means a

• demure

  Etymology The word demure comes from the Old French word de meurs meaning of good

• power

  Etymology Old French pouer Latin potere to be able Proto Indo European root pot

• bead

  Etymology The word bead comes from the Old English word bede which means prayer T

• lead

  Etymology The word lead comes from the Old English word lēad which is ultimately d

• program

  Program Etymology Etymology Latin programma Greek programma Meaning Plan s

• comedy

  Etymology The word comedy comes from the Greek word κωμῳδία kōmōidía wh

• orange

  Etymology Late Middle English as an adjective from Old French orenge from orenge f

• secular

  Etymology The word secular derives from the Latin word saecularis which means perta