changeable

adjective

change·​able ˈchān-jə-bəl How to pronounce changeable (audio)
: capable of change: such as
a
: able or apt to vary
changeable weather
b
: subject to change : alterable
changeable plans
c
: fickle
a person changeable in his moods
changeability noun
changeableness noun
changeably adverb

Examples of changeable in a Sentence

The terms of this contract are easily changeable. an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery
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Hodgkinson believes the energizing power of multiple researchers being recognized by the Nobel Prize panel for their work in AI could cause others to start congregating around the field—which could result in science of a changeable quality. Chris Stokel-Walker, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024 Wanda’s changeable character speaks to the mutable fire sign, who constantly switches up their ideology to match the times — no matter what others think or say. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 In daily life, of course, human desires and boundaries are changeable. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024 Moreover, many arrive in appropriate footwear and clothing, turning up in flip flops for a forty-minute hike and without proper clothing to deal with the changeable weather. Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for changeable 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of changeable was in the 13th century

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“Changeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeable. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

changeable

adjective
change·​able ˈchān-jə-bəl How to pronounce changeable (audio)
1
: likely to change often or suddenly
changeable weather
2
: appearing different (as in color) from different points of view
changeability noun
changeableness noun
changeably adverb

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