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mutability

 

[ ˌmjuː.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ability to change

Mutability is the ability of something to change or be changed easily.

Synonyms

adaptability, changeability, modifiability

Examples of usage

  • The mutability of the weather makes it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
  • Her mood swings are a result of the mutability of her emotions.
  • Mutability is a key characteristic of the ever-evolving technology industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mutabilidade

🇮🇳 परिवर्तनीयता

🇩🇪 Veränderlichkeit

🇮🇩 kemutakhiran

🇺🇦 змінність

🇵🇱 mutowalność

🇯🇵 可変性

🇫🇷 mutabilité

🇪🇸 mutabilidad

🇹🇷 değişkenlik

🇰🇷 변경 가능성

🇸🇦 قابلية التغيير

🇨🇿 proměnlivost

🇸🇰 meniteľnosť

🇨🇳 可变性

🇸🇮 spremenljivost

🇮🇸 breytileiki

🇰🇿 өзгергіштік

🇬🇪 ცვალებადობა

🇦🇿 dəyişkənlik

🇲🇽 mutabilidad

Etymology

The word 'mutability' originates from the Latin word 'mutabilis', meaning 'changeable'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the quality of being able to change or be changed easily. The concept of mutability has been explored in various fields, including philosophy, literature, and science, highlighting the dynamic nature of existence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,041, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.