English
Etymology
From Proteus, the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
Pronunciation
enPR|pr�-t�'�n, IPA|/pr���ti��n/, SAMPA|/pr@U"ti:@n/
:Rhymes:English:-ti��n|Rhymes: -ti��n
enPR|pr�'ti-�n, IPA|/�pr��ti�n/, SAMPA|/"pr@Uti@n/
:Rhymes:English:-��ti�n|Rhymes: -��ti�n
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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