ALL meanings of proteus
Pro·te·us
P p - noun Technical meaning of proteus An extensible language, the core of PARSEC. 1
- noun plural proteus Classical Mythology. a sea god, son of Oceanus and Tethys, noted for his ability to assume different forms and to prophesy. 1
- noun plural proteus a person or thing that readily changes appearance, character, principles, etc. 1
- noun plural proteus plural protei [proh-tee-ahy] /ˈproʊ tiˌaɪ/ (Show IPA). (lowercase) Bacteriology. any of several rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria of the genus Proteus, sometimes found as pathogens in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts of humans. 1
- noun proteus a prophetic sea god capable of changing his shape at will 0
- noun proteus a minor sea god and servant of Poseidon: he can change his form or appearance at will 0
- noun proteus a person who changes his or her appearance or principles easily 0