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

Its first product, the Allday Slide, is a rest and recovery slide with interchangeable Skns that give consumers four looks in one pair. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Technology and magic are basically interchangeable in the MCU anyway. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

The Silversides and Trigger were constructed next to one another at California’s Mare Island Navy Yard, and many of their components were interchangeable with one another. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2026

The technologies share a common philosophy, but their names and specific capabilities shouldn't be treated as interchangeable. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable