Post by t-bob on Jun 19, 2019 11:16:20 GMT -5
protean
protean (adj)
taking on different forms
"eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same"
protean (Adjective)
Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
protean (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.
Protean (Adjective)
Of or relating to Proteus
Origin: From Πρωτεύς, the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
Sample Sentences & Example Usage
That's an example of how protean and slippery the stories are and that's why we like them.
Language is a living, kicking, growing, flitting, evolving reality, and the teacher should spontaneously reflect its vibrant and protean qualities.
protean (adj)
taking on different forms
"eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same"
protean (Adjective)
Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
protean (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.
Protean (Adjective)
Of or relating to Proteus
Origin: From Πρωτεύς, the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
Sample Sentences & Example Usage
That's an example of how protean and slippery the stories are and that's why we like them.
Language is a living, kicking, growing, flitting, evolving reality, and the teacher should spontaneously reflect its vibrant and protean qualities.
