ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›P›protean
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protean
able to change readily or assume many different forms
Synonyms
- versatile
- variable
- mutable
Antonyms
- fixed
- unchanging
- rigid
protean in a sentence
Her protean talent allowed her to excel in comedy, drama, and music.
The protean organization repeatedly adapted its methods to meet new challenges.
Where it comes from
From Proteus, a Greek sea god who could change his shape.
Memory hook
PROTEAN recalls PROTEUS, who changed shape and took many forms.
Read it in context
- The Open Corner Arts
- The Officers' Correspondence History