Where does “protean” come from?
Protean comes from Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς, the name of a sea god known for his ability to change shape.
protean (English): Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different...
Definitions
- Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different...
Ancestry of “protean”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Protean | Of or relating to Proteus |
| 2 | English | Proteus | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Πρωτεύς | {{w|Proteus}}, a sea god who could change his... |
Words derived from “protean”