changeable

1 of 2

adjective

change·​able ˈchān-jə-bəl 

: capable of change: such as

a

: able or apt to vary

changeable weather

b

: subject to change : alterable

changeable plans

c

: fickle

a person changeable in his moods

changeability

ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

changeableness

ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

changeably

ˈchān-jə-blē 

adverb

changeableness

2 of 2

noun

change·​able·​ness ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being changeable

Synonyms of changeable

Adjective

• adjustable
• adaptable
• flexible
• changing

Examples of changeable in a Sentence

Adjective

The terms of this contract are easily changeable.

an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Residents are advised to observe changeable message signs for schedule updates. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

What worries people is that an instantly changeable price could enable tactics like surge pricing on groceries, the way airlines and rideshare apps raise fares when demand spikes. — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

Have a way to stay updated on changeable weather in your area, just in case. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 5 June 2026

The Normandy coast is cooler, windier, and more changeable than people expect—even in summer. — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English changeablenesse, from changeable + -nesse -ness

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for changeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• interchangeable

Kids Definition

changeable

adjective

change·​able ˈchān-jə-bəl 

1

: likely to change often or suddenly

changeable weather

2

: appearing different (as in color) from different points of view

changeability

ˌchān-jə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

changeableness

ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

changeably

-blē 

adverb