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Protean Definition & Meaning

protean
adjective
  1. taking on different forms; "eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same"

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Frequently asked questions

What does protean mean?
taking on different forms; "eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same"
What part of speech is protean?
Protean is an adjective.

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