Changeable

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Definitions of changeable

adjective capable of or tending to change or alter

Example Sentences

A1 The weather in spring is very changeable.

A2 Her mood is quite changeable, one minute she's happy and the next she's sad.

B1 The schedule for the event is changeable, so make sure to check for updates regularly.

B2 The prices at the market are changeable depending on the season and demand.

C1 The political landscape in the country is highly changeable, with new developments happening every day.

C2 The artist's style is known for being changeable, constantly evolving and surprising audiences.

Examples of changeable in a Sentence

formal The weather in this region is notoriously changeable, with frequent shifts in temperature and conditions.

informal Her mood is so changeable, you never know how she'll react from one moment to the next.

slang I can't keep up with his changeable plans, he's always switching things up at the last minute.

figurative The political landscape is incredibly changeable right now, with alliances forming and breaking in a matter of days.

Grammatical Forms of changeable

• past tense: changed
• plural: changeables
• comparative: more changeable
• superlative: most changeable
• present tense: change
• future tense: will change
• perfect tense: have changed
• continuous tense: is changing
• singular: changeable
• positive degree: changeable
• infinitive: to change
• gerund: changing
• participle: changed

Origin and Evolution of changeable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'changeable' originated from the Old French word 'changeable' which is derived from the Latin word 'cambiare' meaning 'to exchange'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'changeable' has retained its original meaning of being able to change or be changed, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe something that is variable or subject to alteration.