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

The judgment, where the boundaries go, which way the arrows point, what must stay changeable and what gets enforced rather than hoped, stays human. — Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Increasingly changeable in mood, Jamal builds a friendship with Kyla, another resident. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026

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

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