changeable vs constant
Definitions
adjective
- such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
- capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
- varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
- subject to change
Examples
Such changeable weather can pose problems for wildlife.
Rack mounted systems are much more interchangeable and the casing lasts forever.
We tend to use these terms as if they were freely interchangeable forms of energy.
Definitions
adjective
- unvarying in nature
- steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
- uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
noun
- a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
- a quantity that does not vary
Examples
He had to toughen his skin against constant and vile abuse.
While poor excommunicated Miss Tox, who, if she were a fawner and toad – eater, was at least an honest and a constant one, and had ever borne a faithful friendship towards her impeacher and had been truly absorbed and swallowed up in devotion to the magnificence of Mr
Derek constantly overcompensates for his lack of intelligence by proclaiming himself the smartest man alive.
