1. Plural of Proteus; in Greek mythology, a sea god capable of changing his shape at will.
Usage: mythology; often capitalized
2. Plural of proteus; a person or thing that readily changes form, appearance, or character.
Usage: figurative; often lowercase
3. Plural of Proteus; a genus of rod-shaped bacteria.
Usage: microbiology; scientific

Examples

• In ancient Greek mythology, Proteuses were divine beings known for their ability to assume different forms.
• The company's strategy proved to be one of many proteuses, constantly shifting to adapt to market changes.
• Proteuses bacteria are commonly found in soil and water environments.
• The artist's work featured proteuses—characters that transformed throughout the narrative.
• Scientists studied various proteuses strains to understand their resistance to antibiotics.