Exchangeable: meaning, definitions and examples
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exchangeable
[ ɪksˈʧeɪnʤəbl ]
in relationships
Capable of being exchanged or replaced with something else of similar value. Having the ability to be interchanged or substituted.
Synonyms
interchangeable, replaceable, substitutable
Examples of usage
- Items with a receipt are usually exchangeable within 30 days.
- His attitude towards her was cold and exchangeable.
in terms of ideas or opinions
Open to being replaced by something else, especially in terms of ideas or opinions. Subject to being substituted or interchanged.
Synonyms
interchangeable, replaceable, substitutable
Examples of usage
- His beliefs were not exchangeable, they were deeply rooted in his upbringing.
- Her views on politics were so firm they were not easily exchangeable.
Translations
Translations of the word "exchangeable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trocável
🇮🇳 विनिमेय
🇩🇪 austauschbar
🇮🇩 dapat ditukar
🇺🇦 взаємозамінний
🇵🇱 wymienny
🇯🇵 交換可能な
🇫🇷 échangeable
🇪🇸 intercambiable
🇹🇷 değiştirilebilir
🇰🇷 교환 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتبادل
🇨🇿 vyměnitelný
🇸🇰 vymeniteľný
🇨🇳 可交换的
🇸🇮 zamenljiv
🇮🇸 skiptanlegur
🇰🇿 айырбасталатын
🇬🇪 გაცვლადი
🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilən
🇲🇽 intercambiable
Etymology
The word 'exchangeable' originates from the verb 'exchange', which comes from the Latin word 'excambiare', meaning 'to change'. The concept of exchange has been fundamental in human societies throughout history, whether in terms of goods, ideas, or relationships. The adjective 'exchangeable' emerged to describe the quality of being capable of being exchanged or substituted, reflecting the fluidity and adaptability of human interactions and systems.
See also: exchangability, exchangable, exchangeability, exchangeably, exchanges, exchanging, unexchangeable.