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

Hodgkinson believes the energizing power of multiple researchers being recognized by the Nobel Prize panel for their work in AI could cause others to start congregating around the field—which could result in science of a changeable quality. —Chris Stokel-Walker, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024

Wanda’s changeable character speaks to the mutable fire sign, who constantly switches up their ideology to match the times — no matter what others think or say. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024

In daily life, of course, human desires and boundaries are changeable. —Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024

Moreover, many arrive in appropriate footwear and clothing, turning up in flip flops for a forty-minute hike and without proper clothing to deal with the changeable weather. —Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 27 Sep. 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