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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The 7-second hold and the extended 8-second exhale aren’t interchangeable with other counts. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026 Resumes are thin, internships largely look the same and degrees are interchangeable. Susan Lamotte, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 The new model is also the first in its size to have an interchangeable strap system, according to AP. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 May 2026 To Drake, all of this stuff is interchangeable. Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for interchangeable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 May. 2026.

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