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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Modularity, on the other hand, involves designing products with interchangeable components that can be easily replaced or upgraded, or sourced from different locations. Bharat Kapoor, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Coca-Cola sells its concentrate to bottlers, who mix it with water and package it on production lines that are interchangeable. Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025 While some toners and essences can be interchangeable (hi, marketing teams!), for the most part, essences are focused on boosting hydration. Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025 This fall’s reassuring and interchangeable colors also follow Pantone’s Fashion Color Trend report for spring, which favored neutral and grounded shades. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 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 20 Apr. 2025.

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