changeably
|change/a/bly|
B2
/ˈtʃeɪndʒəbli/
(changeable)
ability to change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'changeably' originates from the Middle English word 'chaungeable', which is derived from the Old French 'changier', meaning 'to change'.
Historical Evolution
'chaungeable' transformed into the modern English word 'changeable', and the adverb form 'changeably' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being changed', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that is subject to change'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is subject to change or variation.
The weather in this region is changeably unpredictable.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 22:56