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interchangeable

/ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/adjective5 syllables

Interchangeable means: capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability.

Synonyms for interchangeable8

adjective, as in capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability

exchangeable, similar, standardized, standardised, replaceable

adjective, as in (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged

symmetrical, symmetric

also used for interchangeable

equivalent

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What does interchangeable mean?2

adjective

1

capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability“interchangeable electric outlets”

2

(mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged“the arguments of the symmetric relation, ‘is a sister of,’ are interchangeable”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Interchangeable in a sentence

  • Although similar in appearance, the sultana and the raisin are not quite interchangeable.Rawrren
  • Women are interchangeable instruments for a constantly identical pleasure.unknown

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