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inconstant
Not constant; changeable
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  1. Not constant; changeable
  2. Not uniform in nature, value, etc.; irregular; variable
  3. Changing or varying, especially often and without discernible pattern or reason.
unstable
Relating to an atom or chemical element that is likely to share electrons; reactive.
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  1. Relating to an atom or chemical element that is likely to share electrons; reactive.
  2. Showing or marked by erratic or volatile emotions or behavior.
  3. Having a strong tendency to change.
fickle
Changeable or unstable in affection, interest, loyalty, etc.; capricious
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  1. Changeable or unstable in affection, interest, loyalty, etc.; capricious
  2. Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
  3. Characterized by erratic changeableness or instability, especially with regard to affections or attachments; capricious.
irresolute
Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided.
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  1. Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided.
  2. Indecisive or lacking in resolution
  3. Not resolute; wavering in decision, purpose, or opinion; indecisive; vacillating
flighty
Given to capricious or unstable behavior.
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  1. Given to capricious or unstable behavior.
  2. Easily excited, upset, etc.
  3. Given to sudden whims; not taking things seriously; frivolous or irresponsible
irresponsible
Said or done as by an irresponsible person
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  1. Said or done as by an irresponsible person
  2. Marked by a lack of responsibility:
  3. Not responsible; not subject to responsibility; not to be held accountable, or called into question.
unreliable
Not reliable.
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  1. Not reliable.
  2. Marked by or exhibiting a lack of reliability.
purposeless
Not purposeful; aimless
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  1. Not purposeful; aimless
  2. Lacking a purpose; meaningless or aimless.
  3. Without purpose.
wayward
Conforming to no fixed rule or pattern; unpredictable; irregular; capricious; erratic
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  1. Conforming to no fixed rule or pattern; unpredictable; irregular; capricious; erratic
  2. Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or keep in order:
  3. Deviating from what is desired, expected, or required, especially in being disobedient or in gratifying one's own inclinations:
unsettled
Not determined or resolved:
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  1. Not determined or resolved:
  2. Likely to change or vary; variable:
  3. Uncertain or doubtful:
uncertain
Not yet determined; undecided.
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  1. Not yet determined; undecided.
  2. Subject to change; variable:
  3. Unsteady; fitful:
spasmodic
Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive.
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  1. Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive.
  2. Of, having the nature of, like, or characterized by a spasm or spasms; sudden, violent, and temporary; fitful; intermittent
  3. Given to sudden outbursts of energy or feeling; excitable.
fanciful
Full of fancy; indulging in fancies; imaginative in a playful way; whimsical
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  1. Full of fancy; indulging in fancies; imaginative in a playful way; whimsical
  2. Imaginative or fantastic; unreal or imagined
  3. Showing fancy in construction or design; quaint; odd
impulsive
Produced by or resulting from a sudden impulse
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  1. Produced by or resulting from a sudden impulse
  2. Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought.
  3. (Physics) Acting within brief time intervals. Used especially of a force.
uneasy
Affording no ease or reassurance:
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  1. Affording no ease or reassurance:
  2. Awkward or unsure in manner; constrained:
  3. Lacking a sense of security; anxious or apprehensive:
unsteady
Erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior
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  1. Erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior
  2. Not firm or stable; shaky
  3. Not even or regular; wavering:
changeful
Full of change; inconstant
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  1. Full of change; inconstant
  2. (Rare) Changing frequently; very susceptible to change; variable; fickle.
undecided
Not having come to a decision; irresolute
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  1. Not having come to a decision; irresolute
  2. Uncommitted, not having reached a decision.
  3. Open and not yet settled or determined.
uneven
Not level, smooth, or flat; rough; irregular
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  1. Not level, smooth, or flat; rough; irregular
  2. Not even
  3. Not consistent or uniform:
vagrant
Living the life of a vagabond or tramp
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  1. Living the life of a vagabond or tramp
  2. Being beyond its normal range; accidental. Used of animals.
  3. Moving in a random fashion; having no fixed direction or pattern:
faddish
Fond of fads; following fads
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  1. Fond of fads; following fads
  2. Given to fads.
  3. Having the nature of a fad.
fidgety
Tending to fidget.
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  1. Tending to fidget.
  2. Creating unnecessary fuss.
  3. Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget.
many-sided
Having many sides or aspects
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  1. Having many sides or aspects
vacillating
Wavering or tending to waver in motion, opinion, etc.
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  1. Wavering or tending to waver in motion, opinion, etc.
  2. Liable to vacillate; wavering, irresolute.
mutable
Tending to undergo genetic mutation:
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  1. Tending to undergo genetic mutation:
  2. Prone to frequent change; inconstant:
  3. Capable of or subject to change or alteration.
versatile
Variable or inconstant; changeable:
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  1. Variable or inconstant; changeable:
  2. Competent in many things; able to turn easily from one subject or occupation to another; many-sided
  3. (Biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions, as the loosely attached anthers of certain flowers.
moody
Given to frequent changes of mood; temperamental.
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  1. Given to frequent changes of mood; temperamental.
  2. Expressive of a mood, especially a sullen or gloomy mood:
  3. Subject to or characterized by gloomy, sullen moods or changes of mood
temperamental
Likely to perform unpredictably; undependable:
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  1. Likely to perform unpredictably; undependable:
  2. Having an excitable temperament; easily upset
  3. Relating to or caused by temperament:
irregular
Contrary to rule, accepted order, or general practice:
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  1. Contrary to rule, accepted order, or general practice:
  2. Not straight or even; not symmetrical; not uniform in shape, design, or proportion
  3. (Grammar) Departing from the usual pattern of inflection, derivation, or word formation, as the present forms of the verb be or the plural noun children.
capricious
Characterized by, arising from, or subject to caprice; impulsive or unpredictable:
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  1. Characterized by, arising from, or subject to caprice; impulsive or unpredictable:
  2. Characterized by or resulting from caprice, inconsistency in feeling or purpose, a whim, or an unpredictable or impulsive behavior. See also arbitrary.
  3. Subject to caprices; tending to change abruptly and without apparent reason; erratic; flighty
indecisive
Not clearly defined; indefinite:
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  1. Not clearly defined; indefinite:
  2. (Of a contest etc.) inconclusive or uncertain
  3. (Of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.
restless
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
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  1. Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
  2. Having or showing a persistent desire for change or action:
  3. Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
erratic
Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity:
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  1. Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity:
  2. (Geol.) Designating a boulder or rock formation transported some distance from its original source, as by a glacier
  3. Having no fixed course or purpose; irregular; random; wandering
agitated
Shaken; perturbed; excited
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  1. Shaken; perturbed; excited
whimsical
Playful or fanciful, especially in a humorous way:
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  1. Playful or fanciful, especially in a humorous way:
  2. Full of or characterized by whimsy; quaintly, playfully, or gently humorous
  3. Subject to sudden change; unpredictable
light
Having light; not dark; bright
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  1. Having light; not dark; bright
  2. Of relatively little weight for its size or bulk:
  3. Intended primarily as entertainment and lacking serious or weighty content:
lightheaded
Mentally confused or feeling giddy; dizzy
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  1. Mentally confused or feeling giddy; dizzy
  2. Dizzy or feeling faint, usually caused by a drop in blood pressure to the brain.
  3. Faint or dizzy:
volatile
Tending to vary often or widely, as in price:
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  1. Tending to vary often or widely, as in price:
  2. (Computers) Of or relating to memory whose data is erased when the memory's power is interrupted.
  3. Changing easily from liquid to vapor at normal temperatures and pressures. Essential oils used in perfumes are highly volatile.
shifty
(Informal) Having or showing a tricky or deceitful nature; evasive
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  1. (Informal) Having or showing a tricky or deceitful nature; evasive
  2. Having, displaying, or suggestive of deceitful character; evasive or untrustworthy.
  3. Distinguished by frequent changes in direction:
skittish
Moving quickly and lightly; lively.
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  1. Moving quickly and lightly; lively.
  2. Easily frightened; jumpy
  3. Easily scared or startled; timid.
mercurial
Containing or caused by the action of the element mercury.
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  1. Containing or caused by the action of the element mercury.
  2. Having qualities attributed to the god Mercury or supposedly influenced by the planet Mercury; eloquent, clever, shrewd, thievish, etc.
  3. Caused by the action or use of mercury
fitful
Irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits.
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  1. Irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits.
  2. Characterized by irregular or intermittent activity, impulses, etc.; spasmodic; restless
unpredictable
Unable to be predicted.
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  1. Unable to be predicted.
  2. Difficult to foretell or foresee:
variable
Designating or involving an interest rate, as on a mortgage loan, that varies over time according to some predetermined formula
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  1. Designating or involving an interest rate, as on a mortgage loan, that varies over time according to some predetermined formula
  2. A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis.
  3. Likely to change or vary; subject to variation; changeable.
variant
Having or exhibiting variation; varying:
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  1. Having or exhibiting variation; varying:
  2. Varying; different; esp., different in some way from others of the same kind or class, or from some standard or type
  3. Differing from others of the same kind or from a standard:
uncertain
Not steady or constant; varying
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  1. Not steady or constant; varying
  2. Not determined; undecided:
  3. Subject to change; variable:
mutable
Tending to undergo genetic mutation:
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  1. Tending to undergo genetic mutation:
  2. Prone to frequent change; inconstant:
  3. Capable of or subject to change or alteration.
unsteady
Erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior
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  1. Erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior
  2. Not firm or stable; shaky
  3. Not even or regular; wavering:
unsettled
Likely to change or vary; variable:
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  1. Likely to change or vary; variable:
  2. Uncertain or doubtful:
  3. Not stable or fixed; changeable; uncertain
doubtful
In doubt; not clear or definite; ambiguous
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  1. In doubt; not clear or definite; ambiguous
  2. Undecided or of uncertain outcome
  3. Subject to or causing doubt:
plastic
Able to change and adapt, especially by acquiring alternative pathways for sensory perception or motor skills. Used of the central nervous system.
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  1. Able to change and adapt, especially by acquiring alternative pathways for sensory perception or motor skills. Used of the central nervous system.
  2. Made of a plastic or plastics:
  3. Capable of being shaped or formed:
convertible
Capable of being converted:
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  1. Capable of being converted:
  2. Capable of being exchanged or interchanged, reciprocal, interchangeable
  3. (Finance) Having the right to be converted into a different security, usually common stock, at the holder's option
protean
Showing different abilities or great variety; versatile
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  1. Showing different abilities or great variety; versatile
  2. Very changeable; readily taking on different shapes and forms
  3. Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings.
commutative
(Algebra, of an algebraic structure) Having a commutative operation.
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  1. (Algebra, of an algebraic structure) Having a commutative operation.
  2. Independent of order. Used of a logical or mathematical operation that combines objects or sets of objects two at a time. If a × b = b × a , the operation indicated by × is commutative.
  3. (Mathematics, of a binary operation) Such that the order in which the operands are taken does not affect their image under the operation.
reversible
(Chemistry) (of a chemical reaction) capable of proceeding in either direction
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  1. (Chemistry) (of a chemical reaction) capable of proceeding in either direction
  2. Finished so that either side can be used:
  3. (Thermodynamics) capable of returning to the original state without consumption of free energy and increase of entropy
inconstant
Not constant; changeable
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  1. Not constant; changeable
  2. Not uniform in nature, value, etc.; irregular; variable
  3. Changing or varying, especially often and without discernible pattern or reason.
unstable
Liable to undergo spontaneous decay into some other form. For example, the nucleus of uranium 238 atom is unstable and changes by radioactive decay into the nucleus of thorium 234, a lighter element. Many subatomic particles, such as muons and neutrons, are unstable and decay quickly into other particles.
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  1. Liable to undergo spontaneous decay into some other form. For example, the nucleus of uranium 238 atom is unstable and changes by radioactive decay into the nucleus of thorium 234, a lighter element. Many subatomic particles, such as muons and neutrons, are unstable and decay quickly into other particles.
  2. Relating to a chemical compound that readily decomposes or changes into other compounds or into elements.
  3. Not fixed, firm, or steady; easily upset or unbalanced
revocable
That can be revoked
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  1. That can be revoked
  2. Having the ability of being revoked; capable of being revoked.
  3. Capable of being revoked:
fluid
A state of matter, such as liquid or gas, in which the component particles (generally molecules) can move past one another. Fluids flow easily and conform to the shape of their containers.
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  1. A state of matter, such as liquid or gas, in which the component particles (generally molecules) can move past one another. Fluids flow easily and conform to the shape of their containers.
  2. That can flow; not solid; able to move and change shape without separating when under pressure
  3. Changing or tending to change; variable:
movable
(--- Law) Designating or of personal property as distinguished from real property
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  1. (--- Law) Designating or of personal property as distinguished from real property
  2. That can be moved from one place or position to another; not fixed
  3. Possible to move:
mobile
Marked by the easy intermixing of different social groups:
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  1. Marked by the easy intermixing of different social groups:
  2. Movable by means of a motor vehicle or vehicles
  3. Flowing freely; fluid:
unfixed
Not fixated or fixed; moving or changing freely
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  1. Not fixated or fixed; moving or changing freely
alterable
Capable of being changed, changeable, mutable
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  1. Capable of being changed, changeable, mutable
alternating
That alternates
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  1. That alternates
  2. (Mathematics, of a knot) Having a planar diagram whose crossings alternate between "over" and "under" as one travels along the knot.
  3. (Mathematics, of a series) Having terms that alternate between positive and negative.
everchanging
Which changes frequently and, presumably, will continue to do so forever.
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  1. Which changes frequently and, presumably, will continue to do so forever.
labile
Decomposing readily:
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  1. Decomposing readily:
  2. Liable to change; unstable
  3. Open to change; readily changeable or unstable:
alterable
Capable of being changed, changeable, mutable
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  1. Capable of being changed, changeable, mutable
fluid
Available for investment
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  1. Available for investment
  2. Changing or tending to change; variable:
  3. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a fluid.
inconstant
Not constant; changeable
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  1. Not constant; changeable
  2. Not uniform in nature, value, etc.; irregular; variable
  3. Changing or varying, especially often and without discernible pattern or reason.
mutable
Tending to undergo genetic mutation:
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  1. Tending to undergo genetic mutation:
  2. Prone to frequent change; inconstant:
  3. Capable of or subject to change or alteration.
unsettled
Not stable or fixed; changeable; uncertain
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  1. Not stable or fixed; changeable; uncertain
  2. Likely to change or vary; variable:
  3. Uncertain or doubtful:
unstable
(Physics) Decaying with relatively short lifetime. Used of subatomic particles.
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  1. (Physics) Decaying with relatively short lifetime. Used of subatomic particles.
  2. Relating to a chemical compound that readily decomposes or changes into other compounds or into elements.
  3. Liable to undergo spontaneous decay into some other form. For example, the nucleus of uranium 238 atom is unstable and changes by radioactive decay into the nucleus of thorium 234, a lighter element. Many subatomic particles, such as muons and neutrons, are unstable and decay quickly into other particles.
unsteady
Not firm or stable; shaky
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  1. Not firm or stable; shaky
  2. Erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior
  3. Not even or regular; wavering:
variable
That can be changed or varied
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  1. That can be changed or varied
  2. A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis.
  3. Likely to change or vary; subject to variation; changeable.
variant
Having or exhibiting variation; varying:
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  1. Having or exhibiting variation; varying:
  2. Differing from others of the same kind or from a standard:
  3. Varying; different; esp., different in some way from others of the same kind or class, or from some standard or type
various
Being more than one; several:
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  1. Being more than one; several:
  2. Of diverse kinds:
  3. Unlike; different:
capricious
Characterized by, arising from, or subject to caprice; impulsive or unpredictable:
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  1. Characterized by, arising from, or subject to caprice; impulsive or unpredictable:
  2. Characterized by or resulting from caprice, inconsistency in feeling or purpose, a whim, or an unpredictable or impulsive behavior. See also arbitrary.
  3. Subject to caprices; tending to change abruptly and without apparent reason; erratic; flighty
erratic
Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity:
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  1. Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity:
  2. (Geol.) Designating a boulder or rock formation transported some distance from its original source, as by a glacier
  3. Having no fixed course or purpose; irregular; random; wandering
fantastic
Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.
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  1. Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.
  2. Strange or fanciful in form, conception, or appearance:
  3. Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).
fickle
Changeable or unstable in affection, interest, loyalty, etc.; capricious
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  1. Changeable or unstable in affection, interest, loyalty, etc.; capricious
  2. Characterized by erratic changeableness or instability, especially with regard to affections or attachments; capricious.
  3. Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
freakish
Full of or characterized by freaks; whimsical; capricious
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  1. Full of or characterized by freaks; whimsical; capricious
  2. Having the nature of a freak; odd; peculiar
  3. Strange, unusual, abnormal or bizarre
inconsistent
Displaying or marked by a lack of consistency, especially:
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  1. Displaying or marked by a lack of consistency, especially:
  2. Not always holding to the same principles or practice; changeable
  3. Lacking in correct logical relation; contradictory:
inconstant
Not constant; changeable
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  1. Not constant; changeable
  2. Not uniform in nature, value, etc.; irregular; variable
  3. Changing or varying, especially often and without discernible pattern or reason.
mercurial
Having qualities attributed to the god Mercury or supposedly influenced by the planet Mercury; eloquent, clever, shrewd, thievish, etc.
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  1. Having qualities attributed to the god Mercury or supposedly influenced by the planet Mercury; eloquent, clever, shrewd, thievish, etc.
  2. Caused by the action or use of mercury
  3. Having qualities suggestive of mercury; quick, quick-witted, volatile, changeable, fickle, etc.
temperamental
Likely to perform unpredictably; undependable:
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  1. Likely to perform unpredictably; undependable:
  2. Having an excitable temperament; easily upset
  3. Relating to or caused by temperament:
ticklish
Very sensitive or easily upset; touchy
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  1. Very sensitive or easily upset; touchy
  2. Needing careful handling; precarious; delicate
  3. Requiring skillful or tactful handling; delicate:
uncertain
Not determined; undecided:
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  1. Not determined; undecided:
  2. Not definite or determined; vague
  3. Subject to change; variable:
unpredictable
Unable to be predicted.
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  1. Unable to be predicted.
  2. Difficult to foretell or foresee:
unstable
Showing or marked by erratic or volatile emotions or behavior.
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  1. Showing or marked by erratic or volatile emotions or behavior.
  2. Having a strong tendency to change.
  3. Changeable; variable; fluctuating
unsteady
Erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior
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  1. Erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior
  2. Not firm or stable; shaky
  3. Not even or regular; wavering:
variable
Designating or involving an interest rate, as on a mortgage loan, that varies over time according to some predetermined formula
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  1. Designating or involving an interest rate, as on a mortgage loan, that varies over time according to some predetermined formula
  2. A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis.
  3. Likely to change or vary; subject to variation; changeable.
volatile
(Computers) Of or relating to memory whose data is erased when the memory's power is interrupted.
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  1. (Computers) Of or relating to memory whose data is erased when the memory's power is interrupted.
  2. Tending to vary often or widely, as in price:
  3. Changing easily from liquid to vapor at normal temperatures and pressures. Essential oils used in perfumes are highly volatile.
whimsical
Full of or characterized by whimsy; quaintly, playfully, or gently humorous
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  1. Full of or characterized by whimsy; quaintly, playfully, or gently humorous
  2. Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing.
  3. Subject to sudden change; unpredictable
fluid
Smooth and flowing; graceful:
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  1. Smooth and flowing; graceful:
  2. Of a fluid or fluids
  3. Convertible into cash:
mobile
Of or having to do with wireless communications services, devices, etc., esp. cell phones
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  1. Of or having to do with wireless communications services, devices, etc., esp. cell phones
  2. (Art) That is or has to do with a mobile or mobiles
  3. Flowing freely; fluid:
plastic
Relating to or dealing with shaping or modeling:
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  1. Relating to or dealing with shaping or modeling:
  2. Made of a plastic or plastics:
  3. Capable of being shaped or formed:
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  • Its situation near the high cordillera gives it a cold, changeable climate.

  • The climate is rather changeable, and rapid falls of temperature are not uncommon.

  • The climate is changeable and trying; in summer it is intensely hot, in winter very cold.

  • The temperature, which rises at times to over 120° Fahr., is also very changeable, often sinking from 100° during the day to under 60° at night.

  • The climate, although healthy, is very changeable, with great extremes of temperature and heavy rainfall, especially in the summer.

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