Synonyms for protean
- adjective
Most common
polymorphic multiform polymorphous pluriform variable changeable
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Polymorphic — exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
An amoeba is a protean animalcule.
Example sentences
- variable Now remember, our variable is still undefined.
- changeable The weather is very changeable at this time of year.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| protean | rising | |
| polymorphic | rising | |
| multiform | steady | |
| polymorphous | rising | |
| pluriform | rising | |
| variable | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- variable4
- 9 letters
- multiform, pluriform
- 10 letters
- changeable3
- 11 letters
- polymorphic4
- 12 letters
- polymorphous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (variable4 = 4 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- protéiforme
- Italiano
- proteiforme