Alterably: meaning, definitions and examples

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alterably

 

[ ˈɔːltərəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a changeable manner

Capable of being altered or changed; changeably.

Synonyms

changeably, shiftingly, varyingly.

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Word Description / Examples
alterably

This word is used to describe something that can be changed or affected. It is often used in more formal contexts.

  • The contract is not alterably; any modifications must be approved by both parties
  • His opinions are alterably, depending on the situation

Examples of usage

  • The weather in spring is alterably unpredictable.
  • His mood alterably shifts throughout the day.
  • She approached the problem alterably, trying different solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "alterably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alteravelmente

🇮🇳 परिवर्तनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 veränderlich

🇮🇩 dapat diubah

🇺🇦 змінним чином

🇵🇱 zmiennie

🇯🇵 変更可能に

🇫🇷 modifiablement

🇪🇸 alterablemente

🇹🇷 değiştirilebilir şekilde

🇰🇷 변경 가능하게

🇸🇦 قابلا للتغيير

🇨🇿 změnitelně

🇸🇰 meniteľne

🇨🇳 可更改地

🇸🇮 spremenljivo

🇮🇸 breytanlega

🇰🇿 өзгермелі түрде

🇬🇪 შესაცვლელად

🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilən

🇲🇽 alterablemente

Etymology

The adverb 'alterably' is derived from the verb 'alter', which comes from the Latin word 'alterare', meaning 'to change'. The suffix '-ably' is added to the verb 'alter' to form the adverb 'alterably', indicating the ability to be changed or varied. The term has been used in English language to describe the capability of being altered or changed since the late 16th century.

See also: alter, alteration, alterations, altercation, altered, alterer, altering, alternating, inalterably, subaltern, unalterable, unaltered.