PROTEAN


Meaning of PROTEAN in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' pr ō -t ē - ə n, pr ō - ' t ē -

Function: adjective

Date: 1598

1 : of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms

2 : displaying great diversity or variety : VERSATILE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.