interchangeable

adjective

in·​ter·​change·​able ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl How to pronounce interchangeable (audio)
: capable of being interchanged
especially : permitting mutual substitution
interchangeable parts
interchangeability noun
interchangeableness noun
interchangeably adverb

Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods
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Yes, the films were massive cultural phenomenons and the toys/action figures were so cool with The Terminator’s signature sunglasses and interchangeable arms. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024 Popular creators Ali O'Keefe and James Warner both cover interchangeable lens cameras from the 2000s extensively on their YouTube channels, focusing on vintage digital equipment, relishing in devices with quirky designs or those that represent evolutionary dead-ends. Brendan Nystedt, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024 Embiid has long been one of the NBA's top deterrents around the rim, while the combination of George, Caleb Martin and Kelly Oubre Jr. give the Sixers an array of interchangeable wings to throw out and wreak havoc. Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 The themes are interchangeable; the underlying format remains the same. Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interchangeable 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interchangeable was in the 14th century

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“Interchangeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interchangeable. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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