PROTEAN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Taking on different forms

Example:

eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

variable (liable to or capable of change)

Derivation:

Proteus ((Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will)

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