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- [awl-ter-uh-buh l]
- /ˈɔl tər ə bəl/
- /ˌɔːl.tə.ˈreɪb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awl-ter-uh-buh l]
- /ˈɔl tər ə bəl/
Definitions of alterable word
- adjective alterable capable of being altered. 1
- noun alterable Capable of being changed, changeable, mutable. 1
- noun alterable Something that can be altered; a variable. 0
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Origin of alterable
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; alter + -able
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Parts of speech for Alterable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alterable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
alterable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alterable
adj alterable
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
- adjustable — If something is adjustable, it can be changed to different positions or sizes.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- fluid — a substance, as a liquid or gas, that is capable of flowing and that changes its shape at a steady rate when acted upon by a force tending to change its shape.
- malleable — capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
Antonyms for alterable
adjective alterable
- unreversible — capable of reversing or of being reversed.
- unalterable — not capable of being altered, changed, or modified.
- incumbent on — holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
- close-grained — (of wood) dense or compact in texture
- repeal — to revoke or withdraw formally or officially: to repeal a grant.
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