Associations to the word «Protean»

Wiktionary

PROTEAN, adjective. Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
PROTEAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.
PROTEAN, adjective. Of or relating to Proteus

Dictionary definition

PROTEAN, adjective. Taking on different forms; "eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same".

Wise words

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