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

Without proper planning, militaries risk spending heavily on supposedly interchangeable equipment that doesn’t work together as intended. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026

Although digital twins rely heavily on simulation, the two technologies are not interchangeable. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Vlogging Camera Deals Canon EOS R50 V The Canon EOS R50 V is our Editors' Choice winner for interchangeable lens vlogging cameras. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

Somewhere along the way, these names became interchangeable, like dressing and stuffing. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable