proteiform

/ˌprōtɪˈfɔrm, -ˈfɔːrəm, -ˈfɔːrəm/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a shape or form that can change or be variable; protean.

“The proteiform nature of the company’s business model allowed it to adapt to the changing market conditions.”

2. noun

a shape or form that can change or be variable; a protean shape or form.

“The proteiform patterns of the sand dunes on the beach were a wonder to behold.”

Synonyms

  • mutable
  • protean
  • variable

Antonyms

  • constant
  • invariable