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protean in German

protean in German is proteisch, vielgestaltig, proteusartig — protean means able to change easily and take on many different forms.

protean in German

proteisch
adj
Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
vielgestaltig
adj
Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
proteusartig
adj
(of or relating to Proteus).

What does "protean" mean?

  1. adj Able to change easily and take on many different forms.
    "He loved to show off his protean talent."
  2. adj An alternative letter-case form of Protean: of or relating to Proteus.
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protean in a sentence

  • He loved to show off his protean talent.
  • An amoeba is a protean animalcule.

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What is "protean" in German?
"protean" in German is proteisch, vielgestaltig, proteusartig. protean means: Able to change easily and take on many different forms.
Are there other ways to say "protean" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "protean": proteisch, vielgestaltig, proteusartig.
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