I'd seen this word before, and heard of the sea god from which it derives. But I never knew its exact meaning, as I'd only encountered it on a couple occasions when I didn't have time to look it up. I think I thought it meant something akin to "nascent." Nor was I familiar with Greek mythology to be aware of Proteus' prophetic or shape-shifting characteristics. Nice WOTD, m-w site.
Monday, February 20, 2017
Today's word
protean /PROH-tee-un/ - 1. of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms 2. displaying great diversity or variety : versatile
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