interchangeable

adjective in·ter·change·able \ ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl \

|Updated on: 1 Aug 2018

Examples: interchangeable in a Sentence

Definition of interchangeable

: capable of being interchanged; especially : permitting mutual substitution

interchangeable parts

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interchangeability

play \ˌin-tər-ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

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interchangeableness

play \ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs\ noun

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interchangeably

play \ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-blē\ adverb

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Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods

Recent Examples of interchangeable from the Web

And in today's NBA where interchangeable players are the rage, who wouldn't want a player like him? Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% 0:00 / 2:12 How will Kings do?

— jason jones, sacbee, "Is Luka Doncic worth the risk? Why the Kings might be best equipped to make that call," 15 June 2018
Martin has talked all the time about Missouri being a team with interchangeable players that can spread the floor and guard/play multiple positions.

— alex schiffer, kansascity, "This week in Mizzou recruiting: Tray Jackson, Jack Buford, Michigan pipelines and more," 7 June 2018
That lineup features five interchangeable players who can handle multiple positions, sparked the Warriors to a 17-4 lead early in Game 4's 118-92 victory.

— christopher dabe, NOLA.com, "Warriors start Game 5 with same lineup that ripped Pelicans in Game 4," 8 May 2018
The Ariel’s interchangeable hipbelt and/or harness should mitigate that issue, allowing buyers to put a small or medium hipbelt on an extra-small pack.

— kelly bastone, Outside Online, "The Best Women’s Backpacking Packs," 13 July 2018
Most white fish varieties are interchangeable in recipes.

— nicole sours larson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "White fish & vegetables," 9 July 2018
Roof systems offer an array of options to secure bikes, and most have interchangeable mounts (at an additional cost) for skis, cargo boxes, canoes and kayaks.

— ken van vechten, latimes.com, "Taking your bike on a road trip? Here's what you need to know about racks," 24 June 2018
Some hand blenders move even more into the territory of other tools, offering interchangeable blades or attachments such as whisks and choppers.

— becky krystal, charlotteobserver, "Why buying an immersion blender is a smooth move | Charlotte Observer," 15 May 2018
Except for cake frostings and certain desserts for which have specified unsalted butter, American salted and French butter are interchangeable in cooking.

— charlotte druckman, sacbee, "In a churn of events, salted butter is back | The Sacramento Bee," 8 May 2018

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