adj
changeable
CHAYN-juh-buhl
Changeable (adj) means Likely to change often or unpredictably. Example: “Mountain weather is famously changeable.”
adj
1
Likely to change often or unpredictably.
"Mountain weather is famously changeable."
2
Able to be altered or modified.
"The settings are changeable at any time in the app menu."
How to use changeable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that changes often, or something that can be changed.
Common pairings
changeable weather
changeable mood
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more changeable
- Superlative
- most changeable
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Etymology
From Old French chaungeable, from Late Latin cambiare ("to change") plus the suffix -able.
Synonyms
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unchangeable
changeless
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Rhymes for changeable
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What does “changeable” mean?
The word “changeable” means likely to change often or unpredictably. In plain terms, something that changes often, or something that can be changed.
How do you pronounce “changeable”?
“Changeable” is pronounced CHAYN-juh-buhl (/ˈt͡ʃeɪn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “changeable” in a sentence?
Here is “changeable” used in a sentence: “Mountain weather is famously changeable.”
What is another word for “changeable”?
Words with a similar meaning to “changeable” include changeful, changeling, dynamic, everchanging, fickle and inconstant.
What is the opposite of “changeable”?
The opposite of “changeable” — its antonyms — is changeless.
What part of speech is “changeable”?
“Changeable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “changeable” come from?
The word “changeable” comes from Late Latin. From Old French chaungeable, from Late Latin cambiare ("to change") plus the suffix -able.
How many meanings does “changeable” have?
“Changeable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: likely to change often or unpredictably.
