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

changeability

2 of 2

noun

change·​abil·​i·​ty ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

: the capacity of being changeable or changed : changeableness

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

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

Similarly, the philosopher and linguistics scholar Mikhail Bakhtin highlights the changeable and flexible features in speech genres. —Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

Weather can be changeable, particularly in the western Mediterranean, as can sea conditions. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Like all relationships, the one between writer and reader is changeable—and probably most writers cycle among attitudes rather than clinging to any single one. —Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English changeabilite, from changeabil, changeable changeable + -ite -ity

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