interchangeable

adjective

in·​ter·​change·​able ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl How to pronounce interchangeable (audio)
Synonyms of interchangeablenext
: capable of being interchanged
especially : permitting mutual substitution
interchangeable parts
interchangeability noun
interchangeableness noun
interchangeably adverb

Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods
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The result is a bridal monoculture where everything feels faintly interchangeable. Malaika Crawford, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025 The Razorbacks then onboarded interchangeable transfer forwards in Nick Pringle and Malique Ewin, as well as the freshman guard Thomas, a 5-star in the 2025 class. Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025 Christmas is like the Super Bowl for the channel, a season-long extravaganza where the plots tend to be rather interchangeable, but that's part of their appeal. Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025 The Lightboard’s structure is designed for multi-year reusability, and because components are interchangeable, the platform grows with the facility. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interchangeable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interchangeable was in the 14th century

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“Interchangeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interchangeable. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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