changeable

• Décrit ce qui est sujet à changer ou à varier, souvent de manière imprévisible.

Describes something that is likely to change or vary, often unpredictably.

1. Likely to changeB2formal

   Capable of or tending to change in form, quality, or nature.

   changeant

   • The weather in this region is notoriously changeable.
   • Her mood is quite changeable, shifting from happy to sad quickly.
   • The political situation remains changeable and unpredictable.

   Synonymesficklefluidinconstantmercurialmutableshiftingunpredictableunstablevariablevolatile

   Antonymesconstantfixedimmutableinvariablestablesteadyunchanging

2. AlterableB2formal

   Such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change.

   Qui peut être modifié

   • The schedule is changeable, so please check for updates.
   • His opinions are changeable depending on the conversation.
   • The terms of the contract are not easily changeable.

   Synonymesadjustablealterablefluidinconstantmodifiablemutableshiftingvariable

   Antonymesconstantfixedimmutablepermanentrigidstablesteadfastunalterable

3. Subject to variationB2formal

   Not fixed; subject to change or variation.

   variable

   • The price is changeable based on market demand.
   • The rules are changeable at the discretion of the committee.
   • The itinerary is changeable due to unforeseen circumstances.

   Synonymesalterablefluctuatingfluidinconstantmodifiablemutableshiftingunsettledvariablevolatilewavering

   Antonymesconstantfixedimmutableinvariablestablestaticsteadyunchanging

4. IridescentC1formal

   Varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles.

   Irisé

   • The butterfly's wings are changeable, shimmering with different hues.
   • The fabric has a changeable quality, appearing blue in one light and green in another.
   • The gemstone is known for its changeable colors.

   Synonymeschatoyantiridescentopalescentpearlescentpolychromaticprismaticshiftingshot