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

• 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 movie’s settings are relatively interchangeable, both appearing contemporary, if not eerily set fifteen-minutes-in-the-future. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025

Professional photography equipment, detachable/interchangeable lenses, audio/video recording devices, tripods, monopods (selfie sticks), tablets, laptops, computers, promotional materials. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025

These are a good choice for families because each gets their own interchangeable tip. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025

However, there is a frequent misconception that coaching and mentoring are interchangeable. —Amy Bjarnason, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• changeable
• exchangeable
• unchangeable