changeableness

noun

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  1. changeability
  2. instability
  3. mutability
  4. unpredictability
  5. fickleness
  6. volatility
  7. capriciousness
  8. unsteadiness
Noun
  • Another way to describe this situation is as a lack of plasticity or changeability in the brain.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • More specifically, genres, whether spoken or written, reflect the changeability of their formal characteristics in connection to changes in the situation and the actions relevant to these genres.
    — Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Definition of changeability
Noun
  • Polish President Karol Nawrocki is focusing on negotiations with the United States over troop placement in his country, seeking the reassurance of an ally’s presence amid unprecedented instability and opposition from technocrats in Brussels.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Increasing Gulf moisture and instability across portions of Northwest Texas are creating an environment favorable for strong to severe storms.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of instability
Noun
  • Clayface is a character whose superpower is mutability, the ability to shapeshift, and Matt, the person behind him, is already a brilliant actor with a brilliant mimetic quality.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Glimmers of that surprise — and the spectral essence of mutability that attends to it — can be found in every shot, some of them more than others.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mutability
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  • The unpredictability of organic reach can also lead to brands spending heavily on content and imagery without necessarily engaging a meaningful audience.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • When the brand story is clear and the strategy is in place, unpredictability, social or media, becomes a matter of adaptation rather than a setback with every change.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of unpredictability
Noun
  • That was the quote of the season from the Sox and a great observation on the fickleness of sports fans in general.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Early also has a larger target in view, the fickleness of internet celebrity, a lure that often comes with self-harm.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of fickleness
Noun
  • Amid rising French sovereign debt pressures and inflation remaining above target, such continuity could reduce market anxieties over abrupt policy shifts while mitigating potential volatility across European bond markets.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Crypto is an inherently risky investment, due in part to its volatility and a general lack of regulatory oversight.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of volatility
Noun
  • Herman enjoys the capriciousness of the kiln, never knowing quite what will emerge from it.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s credibility has been undercut by his own capriciousness.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of capriciousness
Noun
  • Dogs may also experience unsteadiness or lack of coordination, and in severe cases, seizures or coma may occur.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Unlike dizziness — which causes lightheadedness or unsteadiness — vertigo feels more like spinning.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
Definition of unsteadiness
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