"Protean" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈproʊtiən/
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  1. (mythology) Of or relating to the god Proteus in Greek mythology. Categories (topical): Mythology
    Sense id: en-Protean-en-adj-3h~Ty5QB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50 Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
  2. (astronomy) Of or relating to the irregular Neptunian moon named for Proteus. Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: protean
    Sense id: en-Protean-en-adj-TcEx4Jjc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Alternative forms

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