changeable
Changeable (adj) means Likely to change often or unpredictably. Example: “Mountain weather is famously changeable.”
How to use changeable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that changes often, or something that can be changed.
Word forms
more changeable comparative, most changeable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French chaungeable, from Late Latin cambiare ("to change") plus the suffix -able.
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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.