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

The setup includes interchangeable inserts for track use and has been tuned to accentuate the distinctive soundtrack of a big single-cylinder engine. —New Atlas, 29 May 2026

While the two settings may seem interchangeable, the choice can affect everything from your energy bill to your indoor humidity levels, and how comfortable your home feels during a Southern summer. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

But authenticity and expertise are not interchangeable. —Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

The hijra identity is often compared to transgender identity, and the two have some similarities; however, the terms are not interchangeable—some hijras may identify as transgender, nonbinary, or intersex, but others do not. —Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable