# Prototype

An object another object consults when a requested property is missing.

## What is **Prototype** in JavaScript?

**Prototype** — An object another object consults when a requested property is missing.

```javascript
const animal = { eats: true };
const dog = Object.create(animal);
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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