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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At one point in one of the fleet races — with 11 teams on a very tight, congested race track in very changeable wind conditions — Australia and France found themselves on a collision course with a combined closing speed of 74 miles per hour (120 kmh). Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Upgrade opportunities are frequent but also customizable, with some offering two changeable options for personalized finesse. Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 As the situation is changeable, those interested in donating should consult the Instagram handles for Skylight Books and Altadena Seed Library for updates. Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025 But this is a changeable habit. Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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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