Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈmjuːtəblɪ/
KK: /mjuːtəblɪ/
Definition
In a way that allows for change or alteration.
Example
The software can be mutably adjusted to fit different user needs.
Conversation

I love how art can change so mutably over time.

Yeah, it's fascinating how perspectives shift, isn't it?

Exactly! It makes every piece feel unique and alive.

Totally! That's what keeps people coming back for more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
changeably
variably
flexibly
Antonyms
stably
consistently
permanently
Root Explanation
Mutably → It is formed from "mutare" (meaning to change) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "mutably" means in a manner that is subject to change or capable of change.
Memory Tip
Think of 'changing' ('mutare') in a certain way ('-ly') to remember that 'mutably' refers to something that can change.
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