adj Uncommon

interchangeable

ihnt-CHAYND-zhuhbl

Interchangeable (adj) means Able to be swapped for one another without making a real difference. Example: “The two power adapters are interchangeable, so it doesn't matter which one you pack.”

adj

Able to be swapped for one another without making a real difference.

"The two power adapters are interchangeable, so it doesn't matter which one you pack."

"These job titles are often used as if they were interchangeable, but they mean different things."

How to use interchangeable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes things that can be swapped for each other with no real loss or difference.

Common pairings

interchangeable parts used interchangeably not interchangeable

Word forms

interchangeables plural

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Etymology

From interchange plus the suffix -able ("capable of").

Rhymes for interchangeable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “interchangeable” mean?

The word “interchangeable” means able to be swapped for one another without making a real difference. In plain terms, describes things that can be swapped for each other with no real loss or difference.

How do you pronounce “interchangeable”?

“Interchangeable” is pronounced ihnt-CHAYND-zhuhbl (/ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “interchangeable” in a sentence?

Here is “interchangeable” used in a sentence: “The two power adapters are interchangeable, so it doesn't matter which one you pack.”

What part of speech is “interchangeable”?

“Interchangeable” is an adjective.

Is “interchangeable” a common word?

“Interchangeable” is an uncommon word in modern English.