proto-

/ˈpɹəʊ.təʊ/prefix
Middle School
1

An early, primitive stage of development.

2

Original, older.

3

First in order; which stage is first.

4

Primary.

5

Most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of.

6

A minimal proportion of a particular substance when in a combination. See protosalt.

7

Relating to protons and/or positive charge.

8

A proto-metal.

9

Anterior.

#obsolete