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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Let trends show up in small, interchangeable accents, rather than permanent features. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026 Duvets are the European version of the comforter but are primarily distinguished by their need for a cloth counterpart, an interchangeable cover. Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 As models become more interchangeable, the competition is shifting toward the less visible infrastructure that determines whether agents can run reliably, securely, and at scale. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026 The Swift gets around that limitation, with two interchangeable tails. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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