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- 1. tending or able to change frequently or easily: "it is difficult to comprehend the whole of this protean subject" Similar Opposite
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1. : of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms. 2. : displaying great diversity or variety : versatile. Did you know? Proteus was the original master of disguise.
adjective. literary uk / prəʊˈtiː.ən / us / ˈproʊ.t̬i.ən / Add to word list. easily and continuously changing: the protean talents of this comedian. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Changing frequently. capriciously. capriciousness. changeable. changeful. inconsistency. inconsistently. inconstantly. patchiness. patchy. ping-pong.
Protean definition: readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.. See examples of PROTEAN used in a sentence.
If you describe someone or something as protean, you mean that they have the ability to continually change their nature, appearance, or behaviour.
adjective. literary us / ˈproʊ.t̬i.ən / uk / prəʊˈtiː.ən / Add to word list. easily and continuously changing: the protean talents of this comedian. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Changing frequently. capriciously. capriciousness. changeable. changeful. inconsistency. inconsistently. inconstantly. patchiness. patchy. ping-pong.
Protean means able to change shape. Proteus was a Greek god who could tell the future, but when he was asked a question he didn't want to answer, he would change shapes. With someone or something protean, you get all the power of shape-shifting, plus some of the menace of a god you cannot control.
1. readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable. 2. changeable in shape or form, as an ameba. 3. (of an actor) versatile. 4. ( cap.) of, pertaining to, or suggestive of Proteus. [1590–1600] pro′te•an•ism, n.
'Protean' describes something or someone that is exceptionally versatile, adaptable, or capable of assuming a wide range of forms or qualities. The term embodies the notion of constant transformation and adaptability, much like the ever-shifting nature of the mythical figure Proteus.
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Full Definition of PROTEAN. 1. : of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms. 2. : displaying great diversity or variety : versatile. See protean defined for English-language learners. See protean defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
