English
Etymology
From Proteus, the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
Pronunciation
enPR|prÅ-tÄ'Én, IPA|/prÉÊËtiËÉn/, SAMPA|/pr@U"ti:@n/
:Rhymes:English:-tiËÉn|Rhymes: -tiËÉn
enPR|prÅ'ti-Én, IPA|/ËprÉÊtiÉn/, SAMPA|/"pr@Uti@n/
:Rhymes:English:-ÉÊtiÉn|Rhymes: -ÉÊtiÉn
Adjective
en-adj
#Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.
#Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
#:An amoeba is a protean animalcule.
#* w:William A. Henry III|William A. Henry III:
#*: He loved to show off his protean talent.
Translations
trans-top|Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus
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trans-top|Exceedingly variable
Finnish: monimuotoinen, muuntautumiskykyinen
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See also
Protea
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