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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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 These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Lawyers and advocacy groups advised members of the LGBTQ+ community to take precautions after President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring the US government will officially recognize only two sexes — male and female — that are not changeable. Daniel Wine, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025 As Sinek describes an infinite game, the players come and go, the rules are changeable and there’s no defined end point. Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 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 4 Feb. 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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