protean
名词 n.
形容词 adj.
英 /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/|/pɹəʊˈtiː.ən/
美 /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/|/pɹoʊˈtiː.ən/
英文释义
名词 n.
- A protein that has been slightly modified by water, dilute acid, or enzymes, but not modified to the extent of a metaprotein.
形容词 adj.
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Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
— An amoeba is a protean animalcule.
- Alternative letter-case form of Protean: of or relating to Proteus.
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词源 1
Etymology tree
Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús)bor.
English Proteus
Proto-Indo-European *-nós
Proto-Italic *-nos
Latin -nus
Latin -ānus
Old French -ainder.
Middle English -an
English -an
English protean
From Proteus + -an, referrring to the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús)bor.
English Proteus
Proto-Indo-European *-nós
Proto-Italic *-nos
Latin -nus
Latin -ānus
Old French -ainder.
Middle English -an
English -an
English protean
From Proteus + -an, referrring to the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
词源 2
Etymology tree
Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús)bor.
English Proteus
Proto-Indo-European *-nós
Proto-Italic *-nos
Latin -nus
Latin -ānus
Old French -ainder.
Middle English -an
English -an
English protean
From Proteus + -an, referrring to the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús)bor.
English Proteus
Proto-Indo-European *-nós
Proto-Italic *-nos
Latin -nus
Latin -ānus
Old French -ainder.
Middle English -an
English -an
English protean
From Proteus + -an, referrring to the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
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