adjective
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able to change or be changed; fickle
changeable weather
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varying in colour when viewed from different angles or in different lights
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Etymology
Origin of changeable
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at change, -able
Vocabulary lists containing changeable
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She’s so changeable, both in her act and in the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Industrial production recovered unexpectedly sharply as manufacturing firms continued to respond to the changeable environment caused by volatile energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The manufacturing sector continues to confront a changeable economic picture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The last few weeks have been very changeable with rain and strong winds in most parts of the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
He snorted in disdain and looked at her with his changeable, cockeyed stare.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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