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

In everyday conversation, the two words can sound interchangeable. — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

These float-bots can assemble, detach, and reassemble themselves into platforms of varying shapes like Lego or the interchangeable world of the Micronauts. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Moreover, Middleton was able to wear the sparkler high atop her hair—rather than across her forehead—because the tiara apparently has two interchangeable frames, according to the Court Jeweler. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Independent literature, however, has repeatedly shown that the two routes are not interchangeable. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable