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alterable

al·ter·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awl-ter-uh-buh l]
    • /ˈɔl tər ə bəl/
    • /ˌɔːl.tə.ˈreɪb.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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