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Definitions for Protean
[1] readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
[2] changeable in shape or form, as an amoeba.
[3] (of an actor or actress) versatile; able to play many kinds of roles.
[4] (initial capital letter ) of, relating to, or suggestive of Proteus.
[5] readily taking on various shapes or forms; variable
Words related to Protean
multifaceted, able, accomplished, adaptable, adroit, all-around, all-round, ambidextrous, conversant, dexterous, elastic, facile, functional, gifted, handy, ingenuous, many-sided, mobile, plastic, pliable
Words nearby Protean
protanomaly, protanopia, protasis, prote-, protea, protean, proteas, protease, protease inhibitor, protease inhibitors, protect
Origin of Protean
First recorded in 1590–1600; Prote(us) + -an
Words that may be confused with Protean
Other words from Protean
pro·te·an·ism , noun
Word origin for Protean
C16: from Proteus
Synonyms for Protean
multifaceted, able, accomplished, adaptable, adroit, all-around, all-purpose, all-round, ambidextrous, conversant, dexterous, elastic, facile, functional, gifted, handy, ingenuous, many-sided, mobile, plastic, pliable, puttylike, ready, resourceful, skilled, skillful, talented, variable, varied, various