as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
if my vacation plans were alterable, I'd change them
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Recent Examples of alterable
The ability to create alterable 3D environments could make games more dynamic for players and offer developers new ways to prove out concepts and level designs.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterable
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the team has also built a wearable back support device that combines soft materials with adjustable assistance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Coach Waverly Natural Grain Leather Shoulder Bag has an adjustable strap to convert into a crossbody, and it’s marked down in the prettiest, spring-y shade of green.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Think evolution, not reinvention for a modern matte finish that feels more dimensional, skin-like, and adaptable to different coverage preferences.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Mačiulis, the key lessons from Greenland will centre on designing systems adaptable to different climates and robust enough to operate across a wide range of conditions — knowledge that will directly inform the next generation of optical ground stations.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was experimental literature in which the role of the author could be tweaked; in popular fiction, authorship could be a flexible concept.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to experts, someone can be easygoing without being passive, or flexible while also staying engaged.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Alterable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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