changeable

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

Synonyms of changeable

• adjustable
• adaptable
• flexible
• changing

Examples of changeable in a Sentence

The terms of this contract are easily changeable.

an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery

Recent Examples on the Web

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

But not everyone agrees, of course, and Trump himself is well known to be changeable, to say the least. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

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