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View usage for: mutable in British English (ˈmjuːtəbəl) adjective1. able to or tending to change 2. astrology of or relating to four of the signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces, which are associated with the quality of adaptability Compare cardinal (sense 9), fixed (sense 10) Derived forms mutability (ˌmutaˈbility) or rare mutableness (ˈmutableness) noun mutably (ˈmutably) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin mūtābilis fickle, from mūtāre to change mutable in American English (ˈmjutəbəl) adjective2. tending to frequent change; inconstant; fickle Derived forms mutability (ˌmutaˈbility) noun or ˈmutableness mutably (ˈmutably) adverb Word origin ME < L mutabilis, changeable < mutare, to change: see miss 1Examples of 'mutable' in a sentencemutable Synonyms of 'mutable'changeable, changing, variable, flexible More Synonyms of mutable Definition able to or tending to change Time, space and matter are mutable realities. Synonyms changing wavering undependable inconstant alterable Additional synonymsThey are adaptable foragers that can survive on a wide range of foods. Synonyms flexible, variable, versatile, resilient, easy-going, changeable, modifiable, conformable, convertibleDefinition changeable in purpose, affections, etc. They are fickle, faithless and lewd. Synonyms capricious, variable, volatile, unpredictable, unstable, unfaithful, temperamental, mercurial, unsteady, faithless, changeable, quicksilver, vacillating, fitful, flighty, blowing hot and cold, mutable, irresolute, inconstantDefinition adaptable to changing circumstances flexible working hours Synonyms adaptable, open, variable, adjustable, discretionary- muster
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Additional synonymsDefinition unstable or changeable in behaviour or mood You are inconsistent and unpredictable. Synonyms changeable, variable, unpredictable, unstable, irregular, erratic, uneven, fickle, capricious, unsteady, inconstantSynonyms unreliable, variable, uncertain, volatile, unsettled, unstable, inconsistent, erratic, wavering, uneven, fluctuating, wayward, fickle, temperamental, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, changeable, vacillating, blowing hot and cold (informal), mutable, irresolute, undependable, changeful, vagarious (rare) Definition unable to make decisions They launched the attack for fear of seeming irresolute. Synonyms indecisive, weak, hesitating, doubtful, unsettled, unstable, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, fickle, unsteady, infirm, vacillating, in two minds, undetermined, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedDefinition not to be depended upon Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future. Synonyms doubtful, undetermined, unpredictable, insecure, questionable, ambiguous, unreliable, precarious, indefinite, indeterminate, incalculable, iffy (informal), changeable, indistinct, chancy (informal), unforeseeable, unsettled, unresolved, in the balance, unconfirmed, up in the air, unfixed, conjectural, sketchy (informal) Definition not able to be trusted or relied on She had proved to be an unreliable witness and had lied to police. Synonyms undependable, irresponsible, untrustworthy, unstable, treacherous, disreputable, not conscientious Definition constantly changing or moving from place to place Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend. Synonyms inconstant, changing, unpredictable, variable, uncertain, changeableDefinition likely to change suddenly and create difficulties or danger The situation is unstable and potentially dangerous. Synonyms changeable, volatile, unpredictable, variable, fluctuating, unsteady, fitful, inconstantHis unsteady relationship with his flatmates incited him to move out. Synonyms erratic, unpredictable, volatile, unsettled, wavering, unreliable, temperamental, changeable, vacillating, flighty, inconstantHe has proved weak, indecisive and vacillating. Synonyms indecisive, irresolute, hesitant, uncertain, faltering, wavering, unresolved, oscillating, in two minds (informal), shillyshallying (informal) Definition likely to change at any time Weather conditions are variable and change from day to day. Synonyms changeable, unstable, fluctuating, shifting, flexible, wavering, uneven, fickle, temperamental, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, protean, vacillating, fitful, mutable, inconstant, chameleonic |