Definition of Protean

1. Adjective. Taking on different forms. "Eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same"

Similar to: Variable
Derivative terms: Proteus

Definition of Protean

1. a. Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.

Definition of Protean

1. Adjective. Of or relating to Proteus ¹

2. Adjective. Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms. ¹

3. Adjective. Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Protean

1. a type of protein [n -S] - See also: protein

Lexicographical Neighbors of Protean

protandry
protanomaly
protanope
protanopia
protanopias
protanopic
protases
protasis
protasite
protaspid
protaspis
protatic
protea
protea family
proteaceous
protean
proteanly
proteans
proteas
protease
protease inhibitor
protease inhibitors
proteases
proteasomal
proteasome
proteasomes
protect
protectability
protectable
protectant

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