interchangeable

adjective

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

Synonyms of interchangeable next

: 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

Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Neither the work nor the careers of the initial batch of filmmakers are interchangeable. —

Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024 Many of the pieces are interchangeable for wear, presenting expansive opportunities for combination styling. —

Essence, 14 Aug. 2024 Most of the players are interchangeable, which is exceptional for a team that shows multiple looks. —

Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024 The timepiece is a contemporary riff on the Parisian jeweler’s iconic Tank from 1917, with a 33.7 mm steel case, a silvered dial, and an interchangeable steel bracelet. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for interchangeable

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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 8 Sep. 2024.

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