protean

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Adjective protean has 1 sense

protean - taking on different forms; "eyes...of that baffling protean gray which is never twice the same"
Antonym: invariable (indirect, via variable)

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Protean

Definition:

Adjective: Tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile.

Adjective: Displaying great diversity or variety.

Sense 1:

Adjective: Having the ability to adapt or change easily in response to different circumstances.

Example sentence: The protean actor effortlessly transformed himself into various characters, showcasing his immense talent.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Exhibiting or showing great diversity or variety.

Example sentence: The protean landscape of the region ranges from snow-capped mountains to lush valleys and arid deserts.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Inconstantly variable.

Example sentence: His opinions on politics are protean, always shifting and never settling on a definite stance.