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

These figures therefore should not be treated as interchangeable measures of payload capacity. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Its interchangeable tool interfaces and modular design will enable us to gradually upgrade its subsystems. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2026

Vaonis The company likens Atlas to an interchangeable-lens camera. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

The company offers interchangeable blade cartridges for the face, body, and delicate areas, and the handle is backed by a lifetime guarantee. — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable