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

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

Most notable is the addition of an interchangeable dual-lace wrap, which sweeps from the barely there midsole and finishes with a bow atop the standard shoelaces. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• changeable
• exchangeable
• unchangeable