interchangeable
adjective
in·ter·change·able
ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl 
: capable of being interchanged
especially
: permitting mutual substitution
interchangeable parts
Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence
the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods
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The terms are often interchangeable, but there is a slight difference.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Altman’s 1977 film starred late legend Shelley Duvall and Sissy Spacek as roommates whose lives become seemingly interchangeable, despite their initial glaring differences.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
While there are similarities between the two, these oils are not completely interchangeable.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Again, these two ingredients aren't typically interchangeable, as milk is a much thinner product than buttermilk, and lacks the same acidity, both of which can impact the final recipe results, especially when baking.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Altman’s 1977 film starred late legend Shelley Duvall and Sissy Spacek as roommates whose lives become seemingly interchangeable, despite their initial glaring differences.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
While there are similarities between the two, these oils are not completely interchangeable.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Again, these two ingredients aren't typically interchangeable, as milk is a much thinner product than buttermilk, and lacks the same acidity, both of which can impact the final recipe results, especially when baking.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interchangeable
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“Interchangeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interchangeable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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