changeable

adjective

change·​able ˈchān-jə-bəl 

: 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

ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

changeableness

ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

changeably

ˈchān-jə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• adaptable
• adjustable
• alterable
• elastic
• flexible
• fluid
• malleable
• modifiable
• pliable
• variable

Examples of changeable in a Sentence

The terms of this contract are easily changeable.

an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery

Recent Examples on the Web

The world is changeable and confusing; why shouldn’t an artist be? —Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

changeable

adjective

change·​able ˈchān-jə-bəl 

1

: likely to change often or suddenly

changeable weather

2

: appearing different (as in color) from different points of view

changeability

ˌchān-jə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

changeableness

ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

changeably

-blē 

adverb