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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes things that can be swapped for each other with no real loss or difference.
Common pairings
interchangeable parts
used interchangeably
not interchangeable
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Word forms
- Plural
- interchangeables
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Etymology
From interchange plus the suffix -able ("capable of").
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Rhymes for interchangeable
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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.
