CEFR C1

interchangeable

adjective

Meaning

Capable of being swapped or replaced with another without affecting the function or outcome of a system.

Examples

The two parts are interchangeable, so it does not matter which one you install first.
Many people use the terms 'empathy' and 'sympathy' as if they were interchangeable, though they have distinct meanings.

Synonyms: equal, identical, equivalent, fungible

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interchangeable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

Definition

Capable of being swapped or replaced with another without affecting the function or outcome of a system.

Examples

The two parts are interchangeable, so it does not matter which one you install first.
Many people use the terms 'empathy' and 'sympathy' as if they were interchangeable, though they have distinct meanings.
Standardized parts make repairing modern machinery much easier because components are fully interchangeable.

How to Use interchangeable

interchangeable with (prepositional phrase): used to compare two items that can be swapped — "This cable is interchangeable with most standard USB devices."

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