Interchangeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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interchangeable

 

[ ˌɪn.təˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

parts can be changed or swapped easily

Capable of being interchanged; permitting mutual exchange; consisting of two parts which may have their positions reversed.

Synonyms

replaceable, substitutable, switchable

Examples of usage

  • The two parts are interchangeable, allowing for easy replacement if necessary.
  • These components are interchangeable, making it easy to customize the product.
Context #2 | Adjective

people or things that can be used in place of each other

Able to be used in place of each other; capable of being interchanged.

Synonyms

equivalent, interconvertible, substitutable

Examples of usage

  • In this recipe, butter and margarine are interchangeable.
  • The two job positions are nearly interchangeable, with similar responsibilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "interchangeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intercambiável

🇮🇳 परस्पर विनिमय योग्य

🇩🇪 austauschbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipertukarkan

🇺🇦 взаємозамінний

🇵🇱 wymienny

🇯🇵 交換可能な

🇫🇷 interchangeable

🇪🇸 intercambiable

🇹🇷 değiştirilebilir

🇰🇷 서로 교환할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للاستبدال

🇨🇿 zaměnitelný

🇸🇰 zameniteľný

🇨🇳 可互换的

🇸🇮 zamenljiv

🇮🇸 víxlanlegur

🇰🇿 өзара алмастыруға болатын

🇬🇪 შესაცვლელი

🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilən

🇲🇽 intercambiable

Etymology

The word 'interchangeable' originated in the early 17th century from the verb 'interchange,' which comes from the Latin words 'inter' (among, between) and 'cambiare' (to change). The concept of interchangeability has been important in various fields such as engineering, manufacturing, and linguistics.

See also: interchangeability, interchangeably, interchanging.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,581, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.