mutability — the quality or state of being liable to change; changeability
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being liable to change; changeability
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The mutability of cryptocurrency prices makes investors nervous and excited at the same time.
- Scientists study the mutability of viruses to develop better vaccines.
- The mutability of teenage opinions is legendary - they change their minds faster than TikTok trends.
mutability
NOUN[/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/]
the quality or state of being liable to change; changeability
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin mutabilis meaning 'changeable' or 'able to be changed.' The root comes from the Latin verb mutare, meaning 'to change' or 'to alter.'
Breakdown
mut- (to change) + -abil- (able to be) + -ity (noun suffix meaning 'state or quality')
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📝Examples
“The mutability of cryptocurrency prices makes investors nervous and excited at the same time.”
“Scientists study the mutability of viruses to develop better vaccines.”
“The mutability of teenage opinions is legendary - they change their minds faster than TikTok trends.”
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