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pro·te·an

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–adjective

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, pertaining to, or suggestive of Proteus.

[Origin: 1590–1600; Prote(us) + -an

]

—Related forms

pro·te·an·ism, noun

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pro·te·an Audio Help (prō'tē-ən, prō-tē'-) Pronunciation Key
adj.

Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings.
Exhibiting considerable variety or diversity: "He loved to show off his protean talent" (William A. Henry III).

[From Proteus.]

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Protean

1598, from Gk. Proteus, sea god (son of Oceanus and Tethys) who could change his form; his name is lit. "first," from protos "first."

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

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pro·te·an (prt-n, pr-t-)
adj.

Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings.

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Main Entry: ²pro·te·an
Pronunciation: 'prOt-E-&n
Function: noun
: any of various insoluble primary protein derivatives that result from a slight modification of the protein molecule especially by the action of water, very dilute acids, or enzymes

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Main Entry: ¹pro·te·an
Pronunciation: 'prOt-E-&n, prO-'tE-
Function: adjective
: displaying great diversity or variety <the infection was protean in its manifestations —Lancet>