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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Securing a pro-grade gaming headset bundled with an external USB sound card and interchangeable ear pads below the $100 line is an exceptional find. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026 Minorities are not interchangeable. Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 The durable designs come in a variety of bright colors and sizes with interchangeable lids. ABC News, 15 June 2026 Even though the action is revoltingly real, the fighters seem almost interchangeable, cookie-cutter, and therefore even more archetypal. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for interchangeable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Jun. 2026.

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