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protean

Syllabification: (pro·te·an)
Definition of protean

adjective

  • tending or able to change frequently or easily:it is difficult to comprehend the whole of this protean subject
  • able to do many different things; versatile:Shostakovich was a remarkably protean composer, one at home in a wide range of styles

Derivatives

proteanism

Pronunciation: /-ˌnizəm/
noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from Proteus + -an

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