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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Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits. Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 This build includes Joy and Anxiety figures, two mood cubes, and nine changeable mood plates, so builders ages 9 and up can customize and switch them out as their own moods change. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 It is known for both its scenic beauty and technically difficult terrain that boasts crevasses, avalanche risk, changeable weather and glacier movement. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024 Kickstarter What's more, Julu has created these smart dumbbells with environmentally friendly materials and has an anti-slip bar, and because of the compact size it can be stored away much more easily than manually changeable weight cases or multiple sets of dumbbells. Bronwyn Thompson september 05, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for changeable 

Word History

First Known Use

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 30 Dec. 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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