"multiversant" meaning in English

See multiversant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more multiversant [comparative], most multiversant [superlative]
Etymology: From multi- + Latin versans, present participle. See versant. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|multi-}} multi-, {{uder|en|la|versans}} Latin versans Head templates: {{en-adj}} multiversant (comparative more multiversant, superlative most multiversant)
  1. Turning into many shapes; assuming many forms; protean.
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