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

This vegetable chopper speeds up meal prep with six interchangeable stainless steel blades for slicing, dicing, julienning, and grating. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

In these cases, specificity is often what distinguishes a memorable application from an interchangeable one. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The show has too many blandly interchangeable characters, too much grimness, too much repetition (and not just of Targaryen first names) and too much thumb-twiddling. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Securing a pro-grade gaming headset bundled with an external USB sound card and interchangeable ear pads below the $100 line is an exceptional find. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable