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interchangeable

The definition of interchangeable is able to be used in place of one another.

(adjective)

An example of interchangeable are the words dinner and supper.

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See interchangeable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be interchanged; esp., that can be put or used in place of each other

Origin: OFr entrechangeable

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See interchangeable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
That can be interchanged: interchangeable items of clothing; interchangeable automotive parts.

Related Forms:

  • inˌter·changeˌa·bilˈi·ty, inˌter·changeˈa·ble·ness noun
  • inˌter·changeˈa·bly adverb

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