protean

adjective

How many syllables in protean?

There are 2 syllables in the word protean.

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Divide protean into syllables:

pro · tean

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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