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

It must be noted that prediction market volume, which includes trades involving institutional market makers and does not precisely measure each individual’s risk, is not interchangeable with traditional sportsbook handle. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025

Each set has clothing pieces that are interchangeable between dolls and each set is an introduction to fashion design and pattern making. —Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025

Precision meets biology Robotic arms positioned near the patient’s head executed corneal incisions and lens removal using interchangeable microsurgical tools. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025

Many unicorn figurines come with interchangeable accessories and have brushable manes. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• changeable
• exchangeable
• unchangeable