Exchangeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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exchangeable

[ ɪksˈʧeɪnʤəbl ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.