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

These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality. —Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025

This larger-than-life hero is vulnerable, changeable and human. —Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 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

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

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