Interchangeable Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪnɝˈtʃeɪndʒəbəɫ/, /ˌɪntɝˈtʃeɪndʒəbəɫ

in-ter-CHAYN-juh-buhl

UK

ˌɪntətʃˈeɪndʒəbəl

in-tuh-CHAYN-juh-buhl

Definition

If things are interchangeable, you can use one instead of another because they are very similar or work the same way.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or technical contexts for parts or roles; often used with 'parts,' 'terms,' or 'roles.' Not always true for items that look similar—check compatibility.

• Spanish: intercambiable
• Portuguese (BR): intercambiável
• Portuguese (PT): intercambiável
• Chinese (Simplified): 可互换的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可互換的
• Hindi: अदला-बदली करने योग्य
• Arabic: قابل للاستبدال
• Bengali: পরিবর্তনযোগ্য - বিনিময়যোগ্য
• Russian: взаимозаменяемый
• Japanese: 互換性のある - 入れ替え可能な
• Vietnamese: có thể thay thế cho nhau
• Korean: 서로 바꿔 쓸 수 있는
• Turkish: birbirinin yerine kullanılabilir
• Urdu: تبادلہ پذیر - ایک دوسرے کی جگہ قابل استعمال
• Indonesian: dapat dipertukarkan

Example Sentences

These two keys are interchangeable.

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Red and blue ink pens are often interchangeable in the classroom.

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The wheels on this bike are not interchangeable with other models.

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In many jobs, skills are pretty interchangeable nowadays.

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Don't assume all charger cables are interchangeable—check the voltage!

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Some people treat the words 'job' and 'career' as interchangeable, but they aren’t exactly the same.

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