Protean Definition
prōtē-ən, prō-tē-
adjective
Of or like Proteus.
Webster's New World
Very changeable; readily taking on different shapes and forms.
Webster's New World
Showing different abilities or great variety; versatile.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to Proteus.
Wiktionary
noun
Any of a group of insoluble derived proteins that are the first products of the action of water, dilute acids, or enzymes on proteins.
Webster's New World
Origin of Protean
From Proteus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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