Protoko
Protoko is a term used in speculative and academic contexts to denote a hypothetical proto-form, whether in linguistics, computing, or design studies. It functions as an abstract label rather than a defined object, and its meaning varies by discipline.
In linguistics, Protoko is commonly used as a placeholder for an imagined ancestral language within a family
In computer science and information design, Protoko may refer to a prototype protocol or a minimal interoperability
Etymology and usage notes: The name blends a recognizable prefix with a compact suffix to evoke an
See also Proto-language, Linguistic reconstruction, Prototype, Protocol, Interoperability.