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changeable

American  
[chayn-juh-buhl] / ˈtʃeɪn dʒə bəl /

adjective

  1. liable to change or to be changed; variable.

    Synonyms:
    unstable, flighty, fickle, inconstant, erratic
  2. of changing color or appearance.

    changeable silk.


changeable British  
/ ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl /

adjective

  1. able to change or be changed; fickle

    changeable weather

  2. varying in colour when viewed from different angles or in different lights

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of changeable

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at change, -able


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The manufacturing sector continues to confront a changeable economic picture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Industrial production in Germany recovered unexpectedly sharply in August, as manufacturing firms continued to respond to the changeable environment caused by volatile energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Towards the end of September, changeable weather is expected, with temperatures likely to remain slightly above average overall.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

The changeable conditions that have dominated the past week will continue into the weekend, with blustery winds coming in off the Atlantic and gales for some western coasts and hills.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Blast his father’s blood—he is too changeable, too unpredictable.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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