Swappable: meaning, definitions and examples
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swappable
[ ˈswɒpəbəl ]
in technology
Capable of being interchanged or replaced with something else
Synonyms
interchangeable, replaceable, substitutable
Examples of usage
- Swappable parts in a computer
- The swappable battery feature in the new smartphone allows for easy replacement
- The swappable memory cards make it easy to expand storage capacity
in everyday language
Able to be exchanged with something else of similar value or type
Synonyms
exchangeable, substitutable, tradeable
Examples of usage
- The swappable gifts at the party were a hit with the guests
- Our friendship is swappable for anything in this world
- The swappable items at the flea market drew a large crowd
Translations
Translations of the word "swappable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trocável
🇮🇳 स्वैपेबल
🇩🇪 austauschbar
🇮🇩 dapat ditukar
🇺🇦 змінний
🇵🇱 wymienny
🇯🇵 交換可能
🇫🇷 échangeable
🇪🇸 intercambiable
🇹🇷 değiştirilebilir
🇰🇷 교체 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتبادل
🇨🇿 vyměnitelný
🇸🇰 vymeniteľný
🇨🇳 可交换
🇸🇮 zamenljiv
🇮🇸 skipanlegt
🇰🇿 ауыстырылатын
🇬🇪 გაცვლადი
🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilən
🇲🇽 intercambiable
Word origin
The word 'swappable' is a modern term derived from the verb 'swap' which originated in the 14th century. 'Swap' comes from the Old Norse word 'sveipa', meaning to 'to sweep, swoop'. The concept of swappable items has been around for centuries, but the term 'swappable' gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of technology and consumer culture.