Replaceable: meaning, definitions and examples

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replaceable

 

[ rɪˈpleɪsəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a work or project

Able to be replaced by something else because it is no longer suitable or satisfactory.

Synonyms

exchangeable, interchangeable, substitutable, swappable

Examples of usage

  • It's important to have a backup plan in case any team member is replaceable.
  • Technology is constantly evolving, making many products quickly replaceable.
  • The key to success is to be adaptable and replaceable if necessary.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a relationship or position

Easily substituted for someone else in a particular role or position.

Synonyms

dispensable, expendable, unimportant, unnecessary

Examples of usage

  • She felt replaceable in her job and decided to look for a new opportunity.
  • He was worried that he was replaceable in his romantic relationship.
  • It's a competitive industry, and everyone knows they are replaceable.

Translations

Translations of the word "replaceable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 substituível

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्थापन योग्य

🇩🇪 ersetzbar

🇮🇩 dapat diganti

🇺🇦 замінний

🇵🇱 wymienialny

🇯🇵 交換可能な

🇫🇷 remplaçable

🇪🇸 reemplazable

🇹🇷 değiştirilebilir

🇰🇷 교체 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاستبدال

🇨🇿 vyměnitelný

🇸🇰 vymeniteľný

🇨🇳 可替换的

🇸🇮 zamenljiv

🇮🇸 skipta út

🇰🇿 ауыстырылатын

🇬🇪 შეცვლადი

🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilən

🇲🇽 reemplazable

Etymology

The word 'replaceable' originated from the verb 'replace,' which came from Old French 'replacer' and Latin 're-,' meaning 'again,' and 'placere,' meaning 'to please.' The concept of being replaceable has been present throughout history, as societies have always had systems in place for succession and substitution.

See also: irreplaceable, replaceability, replaceably, replacement, replacer, replacing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,899, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.