CHANGEABLE Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

changeable

adjective

ˈchān-jə-bəl

Definition of changeable

as in adjustable

capable of being readily changed an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery

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as in volatile

likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly the changeable nature of the business is such that you either have too much or too little to do

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Recent Examples of changeable 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 See All Example Sentences for changeable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for changeable

Adjective

While most of the system’s weight rests on its clear base, it is held upright by an adjustable stand that connects near the top of the system’s back panel and extends outward to form an A-frame ladder.

— Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
The simplest way to think about it is to imagine the grid gaining millions of tiny batteries, generators, and adjustable loads.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

For some investors, the volatile situation is leading to a more intent focus on core balance sheet metrics led by free cash flow, which measures the cash left over after expenses, interest, taxes and long-term investments.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Goods would become more expensive and supply chains more volatile and prone to disruption.

— Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

That modular approach is intended to keep ROMULUS adaptable as the Navy’s requirements and operating environments evolve.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Without structured organizational support, even the most capable and adaptable employees will face limits.

— Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of adaptable

Adjective

Replaying that in the oceans would be dangerous and unpredictable.

— Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
As the Satanic Slasher gruesomely hacks his way across the country with the cop in pursuit, his backstory and intentions are parceled out to the viewer piece by piece, until the movie arrives at a completely unpredictable conclusion.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of unpredictable

Adjective

Goldener Hirsch has a residence rental program that is extremely family-friendly with flexible sleeping arrangements, welcome kits for the kiddos, and babysitting services.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As Chinese politics regress, such flexible problem solving is giving way to rigid orthodoxy.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.

— San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2023
Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.

— Jordan Kisner Jack Davison, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2022

Definition of changeful

Adjective

As far as tech goes, the 377-footer has a trio of 900 kW variable-speed permanent-magnet generators running on HVO with fuel cells and a 5 MWh battery pack.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
There’s now a dual-stage air-to-water charge cooler that lowers temperatures from the variable-geometry turbo.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of variable

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