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proteus

/prəˈtuːs/ noun · British & US
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What does proteus mean?

noun

In Greek mythology, Proteus was a sea god who could change his shape at will. In modern usage, proteus refers to a shape-shifting or adaptable entity.

Example

"The company's new product line was a proteus, able to adapt to changing market trends."

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