protean vs unsteady

protean

adj
  • Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms. 

noun
  • A protein that has been slightly modified by water, dilute acid, or enzymes, but not modified to the extent of a metaprotein. 

unsteady

adj
  • Inconstant in purpose, or volatile in behavior. 

  • Lacking regularity or uniformity. 

  • Not held firmly in position, physically unstable. 

verb
  • To render unsteady, removing balance. 

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