Mutable
hardNeutral toneMYOO-tuh-bul
adjective
Definition
Liable or subject to change or alteration
Memory hook
Think of X-Men MUTANTS - they mutate and change form. Mutable things can change too.
Word roots
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Examples
“Fashion trends are highly mutable, changing with each season.”
“Human opinions are mutable and can shift based on new information.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Fashion trends are highly ______, changing with each season.”
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mutable
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GRE Tip
Mutable is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "changeable" or "variable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "immutable".
Related GRE Words
protean
readily able to change form or character; versatile
fluctuate
To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
coalesce
to come together to form one unified whole
dissolution
the breaking up or dissolving of an assembly, bond, or organization
fickle
Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties or affections
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