changeable

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adjective

change·​able ˈchān-jə-bəl How to pronounce changeable (audio)
Synonyms of changeablenext
: 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

changeability

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noun

change·​abil·​i·​ty ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce changeability (audio)
: the capacity of being changeable or changed : changeableness

Examples of changeable in a Sentence

Adjective The terms of this contract are easily changeable. an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery
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Adjective
Residents are advised to observe changeable message signs for schedule updates. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 What worries people is that an instantly changeable price could enable tactics like surge pricing on groceries, the way airlines and rideshare apps raise fares when demand spikes. Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 Have a way to stay updated on changeable weather in your area, just in case. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 5 June 2026 The Normandy coast is cooler, windier, and more changeable than people expect—even in summer. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for changeable

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English changeabilite, from changeabil, changeable changeable + -ite -ity

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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