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
Other Word Forms
- changeability noun
- changeableness noun
- changeably adverb
- nonchangeable adjective
- nonchangeableness noun
- nonchangeably adverb
- unchangeability noun
- unchangeable adjective
- unchangeably adverb
Etymology
Origin of changeable
Example Sentences
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In a speech to lawmakers Thursday, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said exporters continue to have greater difficulty finding overseas buyers, due in part to changeable policy in the U.S.
While the brain remains changeable throughout life, the window from age nine to 32 represents a prime opportunity for structural growth.
From Science Daily
The Met Office have said that there is no sign of prolonged dry weather until the middle of March at the very least, with our weather remaining very "changeable".
From BBC
Many areas can therefore expect largely cloudy skies and changeable weather, with frequent showers or longer spells of rain at times.
From BBC
And it will stay changeable into the weekend with heavy rain and strong winds across England and Wales.
From BBC
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