interchangeable

adjective

in·​ter·​change·​able ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl 

: capable of being interchanged

especially : permitting mutual substitution

interchangeable parts

interchangeability

ˌin-tər-ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

interchangeableness

ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

interchangeably

ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• commutable
• exchangeable
• fungible
• substitutable
• switchable

Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods

Recent Examples on the Web

Luckily, for those of us who have been cleaning our microwaves and dishwashers with white vinegar and not the special cleaning vinegar, the two products are fairly interchangeable. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024

What’s The Difference? While both HIPAA compliance and HIPAA certification serve as important functions within healthcare settings, the terms aren't interchangeable. —Harshit Jain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The tool combines the brand's signature gentle percussive therapy with a set of interchangeable treatment rings to relieve tension in the neck and jaw. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024

Mixed Messages: Dogs don't understand synonyms or interchangeable cues. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above