changeability
|change-a-bil-i-ty|
B2
/ˌtʃeɪndʒəˈbɪləti/
(changeable)
ability to change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'changeability' originates from the Latin word 'cambiābilis,' where 'cambiāre' meant 'to exchange or change.'
Historical Evolution
'cambiābilis' transformed into the Old French word 'changeable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'changeability.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the ability to be exchanged or altered,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being changeable; the ability to change or be changed.
The changeability of the weather in this region is well-known.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41