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protean
adjective pro·te·an \ˈprō-tē-ən, prō-ˈtē-\
: able to change into many different forms or able to do many different things
Full Definition of PROTEAN
1
: of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
2
: displaying great diversity or variety : versatile
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First Known Use of PROTEAN
1598
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- adaptable, all-around (also all-round), versatile, universal
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