protean
adjectiveHow many syllables in protean?
There are 2 syllables in the word protean.How to pronounce protean:
Definition of protean:
- protean (adjective):
- taking on different forms.
- of or resembling proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
Synonyms for protean:
adaptable
all-round
changeable
ever-changing
flexible
many-sided
mercurial
multiform
mutable
polymorphous
skilled
skillful
temperamental
universal
variable
versatile
volatile
Antonyms for protean:
authoritarian
dour
draconian
established
firm
fixed
illiberal
immutable
inflexible
invariable
iron-fisted
limited
nonmalleable
oppressive
resolute
restricted
rigid
set
single-function
single-minded
strict
stringent
unadaptable
unadjustable
unalterable
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