Adaptable and Protean

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Adaptable adjective - Able to do many different kinds of things.

Usage example: an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation

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Protean is a synonym for adaptable. In some cases you can use "Protean" instead an adjective "Adaptable".

Protean adjective - Able to do many different kinds of things.

Usage example: a protean actor who is equally comfortable with light comedy and serious drama

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Adaptable is a synonym for protean in versatile topic. You can use "Adaptable" instead an adjective "Protean".

Nearby Word: proteus

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