mutable
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7.7
- adjective
- /ˈmjuːtəbl/
:
mutable
- Her opinions on the topic were mutable, frequently changing depending on new information she received.
- mutable nature
- mutable state
- mutable identity
So men are told that the world is immutable and you are mutable.
- So men are told that the world is immutable and you are mutable.
- It's a shadow world, a magical realm, and its substance is as mutable as thought.
- And it becomes very easy once you realize, like in the matrix, right, that our relationships are mutable.
Examples
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The two case studies reveal that moral reasoning in sport is dynamic, mutable, and complex, as suggested by Haan's (1977) model.
Academic text (2001) -
Thinking of what is to be as mutable comes hard to me.
Fiction book (1992) -
Human cultures are mutable and dynamic by nature.
Academic text (2000) -
Because of its mutable nature, the butterfly is a traditional Christian symbol for the human life cycle and resurrection.
Academic text (2011) -
If learning is mutable, then coaches need to be aware that different situations will call for different preferences for learning.
Academic text (2012) -
Democracy represents the public's preferences, which are mutable, but it also represents human nature, which is constant.
Blog text (30) -
But mythological stories are mutable, changeable depending on who's telling them.
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Children's self-identity and self-esteem are not only fragile but mutable as well.
Academic text (2004) -
The weather in this region is highly mutable, often changing from sunny to rainy within minutes.
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As the seasons change, our plans become more mutable, adapting to the shifting weather and events.
Synonyms
67
3.6
Able to change in different situations
43
5.1
Not fixed or stable and likely to change
23
3.4
Able to change to fit new situations
12
6.0
Easily influenced by others and likely to change opinions
8
3.5
Able to become different or not stay the same
1
5.1
Can be changed to fit new needs
1
3.5
Can be changed in a document or file
1
9.7
Able to change or break down easily
1
7.5
Tends to be different often
1
6.0
Able to be changed by adding or fixing parts
1
4.6
Able to be adjusted to improve sound or performance
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4.2
Able to be changed
1
6.5
Likely to change often
People can change it later after feedback
Able to change shape, look or material when conditions change
Able to change into a different form or material
Antonyms
How Changeable
Surface Forms
Morphology
mutable = mutate (transparent) = mut + able
The adjective is readily analysed as 'mutate' (to change) + '-able', meaning 'able to be changed', which is clear to learners familiar with 'mutate' or 'mutation'.
Etymology
Mutable comes from the Latin verb mutare, which means 'to change'. It shares this root with the common English words mutate and mutation, so mutable is easy to remember as 'able to change' or likely to change.