interchangeable

adjective

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

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the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods
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Vaonis The company likens Atlas to an interchangeable-lens camera. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Nubuck, suede and leather overlays sit atop an open double mesh upper, while interchangeable Velcro logo patches and alternate lace options allowed wearers to personalize the look. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The best multi-stylers bundle several styling jobs into one device, using interchangeable attachments to curl, smooth, straighten, volumize, and, in some cases, take hair from wet to dry. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 Second, consumers are learning that oral and topical products are not interchangeable. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interchangeable

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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 Oct. 2026.

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