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interchangeable

[ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl]

interchangeable Definition

  • 1able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference or without being noticed
  • 2able to be used in place of each other

Using interchangeable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interchangeable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The parts are interchangeable and can be easily replaced.

  • Example

    The two words are often used interchangeably.

  • Example

    The terms 'chair' and 'seat' are interchangeable in this context.

interchangeable Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for interchangeable

Phrases with interchangeable

  • parts that are identical and can be substituted for each other, often used in manufacturing

    Example

    The invention of interchangeable parts revolutionized the manufacturing industry.

  • lenses that can be removed and replaced with other lenses on a camera or other optical device

    Example

    This camera comes with interchangeable lenses, allowing you to switch between different focal lengths.

  • the use of one thing in place of another, often used in legal contexts

    Example

    The court found that the terms 'car' and 'automobile' were interchangeable for the purposes of the contract.

Origins of interchangeable

from Latin 'intercambiare', meaning 'to exchange'

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Summary: interchangeable in Brief

The term 'interchangeable' [ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl] refers to things that can be exchanged with each other without making any difference or without being noticed. It is often used in manufacturing, as in 'interchangeable parts,' and in language, as in 'The two words are often used interchangeably.' 'Interchangeable' is an adjective that describes something that can be used in place of each other, and it has synonyms like 'replaceable' and 'substitutable.'