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changeable

 

[ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəb(ə)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

inconsistent

Capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature.

Synonyms

fluctuating, inconstant, unpredictable, variable

Examples of usage

  • The weather in spring is very changeable, with sudden shifts from warm sunshine to cold rain.
  • Her mood was so changeable that no one could predict how she would react next.
Context #2 | Noun

switchable

A device that can be used to make or break an electric circuit.

Synonyms

button, switch, toggle

Examples of usage

  • The light switch is a simple changeable that controls the flow of electricity to the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "changeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mutável

🇮🇳 परिवर्तनीय

🇩🇪 veränderlich

🇮🇩 dapat diubah

🇺🇦 змінний

🇵🇱 zmienny

🇯🇵 変更可能

🇫🇷 modifiable

🇪🇸 cambiable

🇹🇷 değiştirilebilir

🇰🇷 변경 가능

🇸🇦 قابل للتغيير

🇨🇿 měnitelný

🇸🇰 zmeniteľný

🇨🇳 可变的

🇸🇮 spremenljiv

🇮🇸 breytanlegur

🇰🇿 өзгермелі

🇬🇪 ცვლადი

🇦🇿 dəyişkən

🇲🇽 cambiable

Etymology

The word 'changeable' has its origins in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'changier' and Latin word 'cambiare', both meaning 'to exchange'. Over time, the term evolved to signify the ability to alter or vary, reflecting its current usage in English.

See also: change, changeability, changeably, changed, changeover, changer, changes, changing, exchange, interchange, unchangeability, unchangeable, unchangeably, unchanged, unchanging, unchangingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,714, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.