INTERCHANGEABLE

exchangeable, interchangeable, similar, standardized, standardised

(adjective) capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability; ā€œinterchangeable electric outletsā€; ā€œinterchangeable partsā€

interchangeable

(adjective) (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged; ā€œthe arguments of the symmetric relation, ā€˜is a sister of,’ are interchangeableā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

interchangeable (not comparable)

Freely substitutable; that may be swapped at will.

Following each other in alternate succession; alternating.

Noun

interchangeable (plural interchangeables)

Anything that can be interchanged; a substitute.

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*change"a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. entrechangeable.]

1. Admitting of exchange or mutual substitution. "Interchangeable warrants." Bacon.

2. Following each other in alternate succession; as, the four interchangeable seasons. Holder.

– In`ter*change"a*ble*ness, n.

– In`ter*change"a*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; ā€œa desirable jobā€; ā€œcomputer with many desirable featuresā€; ā€œa desirable outcomeā€


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