interchangeable

adjective

in·​ter·​change·​able ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl 

: capable of being interchanged

especially : permitting mutual substitution

interchangeable parts

interchangeability

ˌin-tər-ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

interchangeableness

ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

interchangeably

ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of interchangeable

• exchangeable
• substitutable

Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods

Recent Examples on the Web

The partners intend to produce a full-scale engine case that remains fully interchangeable with parts already used across the F135 fleet. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

If models become interchangeable, Hein expects that the winning platform is not the company that owns the model. — Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Yet several of the heroes feel unknowable and interchangeable, which keeps the audience at an emotional distance even as Nolan employs so many cinematic techniques in an effort to pull us closer. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Packing a few two-piece sets and interchangeable tops and bottoms eliminates this dilemma. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable