There are 40,300 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Changable'. 'Changable' ranks in the top 90 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 173 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word 'changeable' is primarily an adjective. It describes something that is capable of being changed or altered. In terms of parts of speech, it can also function as a noun in some contexts, referring to the quality of being changeable.
Changeable
The word 'changeable' originates from the Old French word 'changeable' and is derived from the Latin word 'cambiabilis,' which comes from 'cambiare,' meaning 'to exchange' or 'to change.'
The word 'changeable' is pronounced as /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/. It has three syllables: "chan-ge-a-ble."
The word 'changeable' can be used in a sentence like this: "The weather in spring is often changeable, requiring versatility in our clothing choices." As for caveats, it’s important to ensure the correct spelling, distinguishing it from similar words like 'changeable' and 'changable,' with the former being the correct form, and to use it in contexts where variability is implied, avoiding potential confusion with 'unchangeable.'